Course Descriptions
ESLR 20
Novice Reading
4 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course will provide an introduction to English at the Novice level, which is characterized by an emerging ability to read and write words, phrases and sentences common in high-frequency situations utilizing learned materials, standardized messages, phrases and expressions including basic words, phrases, and sentences introduced in the Listening and Speaking core text. In addition, students will learn basic rules, phonetics and basic grammar necessary to read and write comprehensibly.
ESLR 30
Novice-High Reading
4 Units
Prerequisite: Completion of ESLR 20 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course focuses on reading words, phrases, and sentences in short texts. Students will learn more core vocabulary, literal comprehension, and grammar necessary to understand short readings.
ESLR 40
Intermediate-Low Reading
4 Units
Prerequisite: Completion of ESLR 30 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course focuses on developing reading skills with an emphasis on building vocabulary, literal comprehension, and fluency. Students will discuss and write about readings.
ESLR 50
Intermediate-Mid Reading
4 Units
Prerequisite: Completion of ESLR 40 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course focuses on the introduction of academic reading skills, with an emphasis on vocabulary development, literal comprehension, and dictionary skills. Students will practice critical thinking skills to understand, analyze, discuss, and write responses to ideas expressed in readings.
ESLR 310
Intermediate-High Reading
4 Units
Prerequisite: Completion of ESLR 50 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC
This course focuses on the introduction of academic reading skills with an emphasis on speed, vocabulary expansion, and comprehension of ideas in expository writing and fiction; and introduces students to library use. Students will use critical thinking skills to understand, paraphrase, outline, summarize, and respond to ideas expressed in reading, both orally or in writing.
ESLR 320
Advanced-Low Reading
4 Units
Prerequisite: Completion of ESLR 310 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC
This course focuses on refining academic reading skills with an emphasis on speed, vocabulary development, and analytical comprehension. Students will practice research and synthesizing skills and do extensive writing based on critical analysis of readings.
ESLR 499
Experimental Offering in English as a Second Language - Reading
.5-4 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB