Academic Catalogs

ESL G076: Academic Reading for Multilingual Students 1

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Top Code 493085 - English as a Second Language - Reading
Units 3 Total Units 
Hours 54 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 54)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Course Credit Status Credit: Non-Degree Applicable (C)
Material Fee No
Basic Skills Basic Skills (B)
Repeatable No
Grading Policy Standard Letter (S), 
  • Pass/No Pass (B)

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.


Method(s) of Instruction

  • Lecture (02)
  • DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
  • DE Online Lecture (02X)