ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) READING (137)

ESL READING 098
Special Reading Skills
Special reading skills for nonnative speakers of English; focus is on comprehension and analysis of reading materials and study of American idioms. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Qualifying score on ESL placement test and oral interview, or consent of chairperson; Writing ESL 098 and Speech ESL 098. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

ESL READING 099
High Intermediate Reading Skills
For students who need to improve their reading skills; efficient reading of textbooks and other materials including work in mechanics of reading, vocabulary development, comprehension, and rate of reading. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement test, or grade of C or better in Reading ESL 098, or Consent of
Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

ESL READING 100
Advanced Reading Skills
Focus on comprehension and analysis of college level reading materials and study of American idioms. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement test, or grade of C or better in Reading ESL 099, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.