ESL* 162 - Reading and Writing VI

Credit(s): 6
Prerequisite(s): ESL placement examination or successful completion of ESL* 153 and ESL* 157.
Corequisite(s): ESL* 185.
An intermediate-advanced course that prepares ESL students for academic college classes by providing them further practice in developing critical writing and reading skills and strategies. This course emphasizes the skills needed to develop paragraphs into essays, and students will also read and discuss a variety of selected readings, apply techniques to enhance their comprehension of the content, and learn methods to expand their vocabulary. This course is recommended for ESL students who meet the prerequisites, plan to take other academic courses, and need further practice to develop their skills.