ENG 078A Reading and Writing 1: Career Pathways

Units: 5
Prerequisite Skills: 1. Reading Level 1.2.
Advisories: READING 099C with a grade of “P” or better.
This career pathwayscourse is designed to improve reading and writing while building background knowledge for entry level in the workforce. The student learns comprehension techniques, vocabulary, and writing skills needed for vocational and college courses. The course emphasizes the critical reading process, stressing reading comprehension, analysis, and evaluation. Promotion to English 78B will be determined by faculty after evaluation of a portfolio of the student`s work. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree.