Course Description

This course is the first course of the ESL Academic Reading sequence for multilingual students who need proficiency in academic literacy. It focuses on developing basic reading skills essential for understanding academic texts. Students will learn strategies for identifying main ideas, understanding vocabulary in context, and making simple inferences. The course also introduces students to basic text structures and features of academic writing across various disciplines. Emphasis is on building confidence and competence in reading short, simplified academic passages. Students will complete one book in English by the end of the course to apply their learning in a comprehensive reading experience. Not Transferalbe. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.