Accompanies ESOL 100 - English for Academic Purposes.

Designed for students transitioning from pre-academic to academic English language classes including ESOL 100/ESOL LA. In this course students develop reading strategies and build essential vocabulary and critical thinking skills to analyze, evaluate, infer, synthesize, and reflect on any given text. Students practice skills for clear and effective academic writing including cohesive and coherent essays in the following formats: three/four-paragraph, problem-solution, cause-effect, narrative, and argumentative.

Provides supplemental listening, speaking, and writing support for students co-enrolled in Introduction to Communication Studies (COMM 101). This course targets critical listening, note taking, drafting, and presentation strategies necessary for success in COMM 101 and other college-level courses. Students learn to become effective, independent learners in academic settings. Students will also engage in case studies, role-plays, and critical analysis of intercultural, interpersonal, and professional communications.

Designed for Higher Intermediate English language learners, this course develops the academic language skills essential for success at the college level. It integrates instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking to enhance communication in academic and professional contexts. Students will expand their critical reading and writing skills through extensive reading and analysis of essays and academic texts and composition of original essays and presentations. Additional focus is placed on listening and speaking skills essential for success in academic settings. Through this course, students strengthen their ability to think critically, analyze diverse perspectives, and apply communication strategies in interdisciplinary contexts.