ELS 0441 — Academic Reading I 3-4 Credit Hours
Develops academic and professional English language and reading proficiency at the low-intermediate level for students whose first or primary language is not English. Emphasizes critical reading, vocabulary development, speaking fluency, intercultural interaction competence, as well as professional and academic success skills. Intended for students who hold at least a high school certificate or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course may be taken three times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. Taking this course as a three-credit course is only available for students who co-enroll in two English Language Studies courses that have been designated as a cohort. This course may be taken three times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non transferable. (3 to 4 lecture hours)