ENG 112C - English as a Second Language: Reading and Writing

(3 units)

This course provides instruction in the acquisition of academic English language skills for non-native speakers with emphasis in reading and writing. Topics may include critical reading strategies, responding to texts, academic writing, and improvement of vocabulary and grammar. Not intended for native English speakers.

Maximum units a student may earn: 6

Prerequisite(s): Bridge Test

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. recognize commonly used words, expressions and questions in familiar contexts in conversation.
2. employ correctly a wide range of phrases and sentences in basic and common social conversations.
3. derive limited meaning from reading materials on topics related to course materials.
4. recognize new words using visual clues in non-complex reading material.
5. write grammatically correct sentences in a short loosely organized paragraph.

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