ESL 90 Advanced College Reading/Writing for Multilingual Students II

Units: 5
Prerequisites: ESL 88 Advanced College Reading/Writing for Multilingual Students I with a minimum grade of “C” or “P”, or appropriate ESL placement.
Advisories: Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL grammar course of the same level (ESL 89).
This course solidifies the student’s foundation in English in preparation for higher employment or for success in a vocational or academic program. It focuses on advanced reading strategies, fluency, academic vocabulary, and essay writing. An emphasis will be placed on composing coherent, logical, expository essays based on a thorough analysis of complex texts, as well as utilizing advanced English language structure and vocabulary. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.