ELA 111
Introductory Academic Reading and Writing (6 Cr.)
This course introduces strategies for reading the types of and volume of materials expected of college students and for writing across the curriculum. Reading samples cover material from the range of general education. the Process Approach to Writing is introduced as a strategy for successful academic writng, as well as academic voice and style. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of word processing for acaademic papers. THis class is designed especially for students who do not speak English as their first language.

ELA 130
Intermediate Academic Speaking and Listening (6 Cr.)
This course develops listening and speaking strategies for the academic setting, to enhance student performance in college coursework. Content includes a multi-media approach to typical academic conversations and lectures. The course covers a range of general education topics to expose students to the variety of vocabulary required at the college level. This class is designed especially for students who do not speak English as their first language.

ELA 131
Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing (6 Cr.)
This course further develops strategies for reading and writing at the college level across the curriculum. Readings cover material from a wide range of general education topics, building vocabulary. Using The Process Approach to Writing, students develop skills in academic writing, paragraph development, and use of appropriate style. Students also develop their word processing skills for academic writing. This class is designed especially for students who do not speak English as their first language.

ELA 160
Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening (6 Cr.)
This course further prepares students to meet the oral communications expectations of college-level coursework. Using a multi-media approach to listening and speaking strategies for the academic setting, the course addresses a variety of typical academic lectures and communication exchanges from across the curriculum. Critical evaluation of lectures and conversations is stressed. Special attention is given to cultural and idiomatic uses of the language.

ELA161
Advanced Academic Reading and Writing (6 Cr.)
This course is designed to prepare students to meet the reading and writing expectations of college-level coursework. Using a variety of readings from a range of general education topics, students encounter critical reading skills and strategies for differentiating between genres of material. Using the Process Approach to Writing, students are encouraged to write critically about topics across the curriculum, exploring types of college writing such as the research paper, the essay, and the persuasive paper. Special attention is given to cultural and idiomatic uses of the language.