ESL 090A - Academic Skills Preparation

Description:
Academic Skills is an advanced English as a second language course. This course provides strategies to improve speaking and listening skills necessary for college study. Students will learn to participate effectively in a variety of academic situations including discussions, lectures, and student study groups

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Apply listening skills to comprehend and respond to complex academic lectures, presentations, and conversations
Demonstrate comprehension of vocabulary from the academic word list
Identify appropriate services on campus for various needs
Demonstrate the use of appropriate register with professors and classmates

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