ESOL0842 Reading IV
This course gives students an opportunity to apply the basic vocabulary and comprehension skills learned in Reading III. In addition, the course focuses on higher level thinking skills including drawing inferences and reading critically.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on ESL reading assessment test OR
ESOL0831 and
ESOL0832 and
ESOL0833 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Manage reading and studying of college textbook material
Summarize academic/technical readings
Paraphrase academic/technical readings
Adapt college reading process to task
Apply word recognition strategies to college level vocabulary
Acquire college level vocabulary
Infer meaning from explicit and implied college level text
Draw conclusions from explicit and implied college level text
Apply college reading strategies to informational text
Apply college reading strategies to expository text
Apply critical reading skills to college level text
Construct meaning from college level text
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities. If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process.
Brooklyn Park Campus - 763-488-2477
Eden Prairie Campus – 952-995-1544
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details