Intro to Academic English

Catalog description

ESL 098 is an English language development course for non-native speakers of English at the intermediate level. The course further develops the skills taught in ESL 088. The class focuses on the improvement of writing in several genres in conjunction with the development of reading, listening, speaking, and grammar skills. Reading and listening are presented in thematic units and serve as sources for students to compose informative writing with increased knowledge and effective use of new vocabulary. Readings also serve as model genres to help students learn to write using common features to convey specific kinds of information. In addition, students will become more aware of audience and purpose in writing, and they will grow in their cultural competence as they analyze text and media and interact with others in a multicultural class setting. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. (Nondegree credit course)