SLO

ESL532: INT ESL READ/VOC I

Course Description

This course continues the development of reading skills and vocabulary through the application of different reading strategies to a variety of selections on topics of interest to academically-bound students. PREREQUISITE: ESL 522 with a grade of 'C' or better or ESL assessment recommendation. Recommended concurrent enrollment in ESL 531 and 533.

Learning Outcomes

Identify the main idea of a reading.
Identify the supporting details of a reading.
Skim and scan a reading for specific information.
Use knowledge of parts of speech and affixation to understand new vocabulary.
Use context clues to understand new vocabulary.
Apply reading skills to understand a new reading
Use knowledge of basic grammar to understand a new reading.
Read short selections of literature for comprehension and enjoyment.