English as a Second Language Students whose native language is not English will develop necessary language skills. Those with sufficient skills will be transferred to a more advanced level. 1 imputed credit per semester. I Students will develop skills to determine the difference between regularly spoken English and the basic formal English used in college writing.
Special attention is given to complete sentences.
Essential Reading Skills Students will obtain the basic reading skills needed to begin working toward their educational objectives. Topics include word recognition skill work, vocabulary development, and the mastery of basic comprehension patterns in reading. Developing Reading Versatility Students will develop more versatile reading and study skills such as greater speed and comprehension of varied reading materials, improved retention of subject matter, skimming and scanning of textbooks and magazine articles, improved vocabulary and word recognition, and greater enjoyment and understanding of literature. Essential Writing Skills II Students will learn the basic elements of writing compositions, paragraphs, and essays. Proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and usage are emphasized.