ESL 085 High-Intermediate English as a Second Language Reading/Writing

Units: 5
Prerequisites: ESL 082 Low-Intermediate English as a Second Language Reading/Writing with a grade of “CR” or better or Appropriate Level I placement based on the the current entry exam and multiple measures.
Prerequisite Skills: 1. Appropriate Level I placement based on the the current entry exam and multiple measures or.
Advisories: - Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL Speaking/listening course of the appropriate level (ESL 080, ESL 083, or ESL 086) based on placement exam scores and multiple measures.
- In addition, students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL grammar course of the same level (ESL 084). This course builds on the student`s understanding and use of English in preparation for employment or for beginning a vocational or academic program. It focuses on reading strategies and comprehension, high-intermediate level vocabulary, and paragraph and short-essay writing. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.