High-Beginning Reading Level II. ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

Prerequisite(s): Department Approval For students whose native language is other than English. Studies comprehension of main ideas and details of short academic texts, examines literary themes and plots from simple novels, and develops basic interpersonal vocabulary as well as some academic vocabulary though context cues and English dictionary usage. Encourages reading for pleasure and for information. Introduces students to academic and job-related reading skills.