ESL 85 High-Intermediate English as a Second Language Reading/Writing

Units: 5
Prerequisites: ESL 82 Low-Intermediate English as a Second Language Reading/Writing with a grade of “CR” or better or Appropriate Level I placement based on the current entry exam and multiple measures.
Advisories: -Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL Speaking/listening course of the appropriate level (ESL 80, ESL 83, or ESL 86) 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 84). 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.