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 Department:    EAP

 Course #:    103

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    330108

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021

 Course Description  

A semi-intensive reading support course for English Language Learners in the EAP Bridge Program who are taking a linked 100 level or higher non-EAP reading-intensive course.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score; B- (80%) or higher in EAP 97; or instructor permission.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Read academic texts using appropriate reading strategies such as making personal connections, stating opinions, analyzing word parts, paraphrasing; and/or Reading Apprenticeship Routines from Reading for Understanding by Schoenbach, Greenleaf, and Murphy (2012).
2. Utilize a variety of study strategies such as flashcards, Cornell Notes, study groups, online quiz creation tools, and campus tutoring services.
3. Practice completing a variety of academic assessments such as test types, writing assignments, and presentations as appropriate for the linked course.
4. Demonstrate global citizenship, critical thinking, and metacognition.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Reading
2. Study strategies
3. Assessment practice