ESL 0140 - Intro to Reading in English

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

English as a Second Language

Description:

Designed to help students who have extremely limited English proficiency gain the foundations related to developing reading skills in English. The course will introduce fundamental vocabulary, word attack skills, dictionary skills, and comprehension skills. Students will be introduced to: (1) both academic and non-academic materials, and (2) strategies for approaching different types of reading. Offered based on sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate and apply reading techniques such as scanning for details and making predictions. 2. Comprehend basic functional vocabulary such as the calendar, parts of the body, clothing, and health. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of basic word attack skills such as vowels, digraphs, and plurals. 4. Utilize the dictionary to locate parts of speech and multiple meanings (vocabulary cards). 5. Comprehend reading materials at the ACTFL level of Novice High. 6. Recite 200 words on the Fry Readability Word Lists at 90% accuracy. Course fee required. Prerequisite: CaMLA-ELT Reading score 0-11.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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