ESL 045 - Intermediate Reading II

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

English As A Second Language

Description:

This course is designed for intermediate-level ESL students who need to build their vocabulary and reading skills so that they can, with the assistance of a dictionary, understand text that is written for native speakers. Students will normally take Intermediate Writing II (ESL 044) and Intermediate Speaking/Listening II (ESL 046) along with this course. In addition, two hours weekly of tutoring are required. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Use a variety of reading strategies to interpret meaning. Summarize and paraphrase, verbally and in writing, information contained in the readings. Discuss the content of readings and defend answers. Expand vocabulary, knowledge of word forms and use of idiomatic expressions. Demonstrate knowledge of roots, prefixes and suffixes. Use an English-English dictionary for advanced ESL learners. Prerequisite: ESL 035 4 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours 2 Weekly Laboratory Hours

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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