English in Context- Current World Issues

Catalog description

In this course, students will learn about a number of current world issues by reading primary sources and learning from other sources of media. In addition, students will prepare written artifacts which require critical thinking skills, understanding of content, writing mechanics, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. Students will also build public speaking skills by doing presentations. This course will help prepare students for the high school equivalency examinations in Reasoning Through Language Arts and Social Studies or earn high school completion credits in English and Current World Issues. It will also offer opportunities for students to increase English language skills contextually with current world issues. These outcomes correspond to College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education Level D-E. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of appropriate Level 4 course(s), or placement into EFI 53. Placement is determined by International Programs staff or faculty.