ELI 081W - High Intermediate Reading and Writing

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90 contact hours; considered 6 semester-hours for billing and scheduling purposes
Prerequisites: ELI 080W , ELI 080R , or ACCUPLACER-ESL score of 290-369.
This course offers non-native speakers instruction in reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, and writing for academic success. Emphasis is on the comprehension, analysis, and interpretation of academic and general readings. Students practice vocabulary acquisition strategies through readings. The content of readings provides material to respond to as students learn to produce logical and coherent paragraphs and well-developed expository essays. Through the process of revision, students learn to edit their work for correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Students are also introduced to research skills.