ESLR 340 - Advanced Reading Skills Through Literature

Institution:

American River College

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Description:

Prerequisite: ESLR 320 with a grade of "C" or better, or placementthrough assessment. Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in an ESL Listening and Speaking and Writing course at the student's assessed level. Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 72 hours LEC This course is designed to improve vocabulary and reading skills for the advanced ESL learner. Readings will include various forms of literature from a variety of cultural groups. It covers a wide variety of selections including essays, poetry, drama, short stories and novels. This course emphasizes critical thinking and reading skills needed for academic performance: (1) vocabulary development (2) analysis and comprehension skills (3) fl exibility of reading rate. It also emphasizes the comparison contrast of universal and metaphoric themes, as applied in various cultures. AA/AS area 4B.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arc.losrios.edu/

Phone Number:

(916) 484-8011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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