ESL 13 - College Reading/Writing Skills II

  • Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ESL 3 OR placement in ESL 13
  • Corequisite: ESL 11 & 14 & 17

This course will provide the student with advanced reading and writing skills necessary to succeed in subsequent English, Liberal Arts, and Technical/Occupational courses. There are two components to this class: students will read authentic pieces of writing, written for native speakers of English, and will focus on vocabulary development and comprehension. Writing assignments based on the readings will also be done.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ESL 13, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate comprehension of the information presented in the course through written tests.
  • Read and comprehend a variety of reading materials.
  • Have developed their vocabulary at both the receptive and productive levels.
  • Use paraphrases as an aid to comprehension and to see how they are used in everyday reading material.
  • Read for specific purposes.
  • Engage in pre-writing activities.
  • Write clear/effective sentences and paragraphs. Utilize critical thinking skills.
  • Summarize and paraphrase specific reading selections.
  • Edit irrelevant ideas out of their own writing.
  • Use their knowledge of grammar to edit papers.
  • Work in groups sharing and reporting information.
  • Report and evaluate orally and in writing the facts, ideas, and concepts presented in the readings.