EAP 097 - Reading and Writing for College English I

5.0 Credits
Useful for nonnative English speakers who need to further language skills, especially in reading and writing. Reading is at a pre-college level. Vocabulary expansion, practical writing tasks and a focus on grammar enhance student potential for success. EAP 097 is an option for students who have a permit for EAP 098.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate comprehension of developmental reading material by employing reading strategies and summarizing.
Synthesize and paraphrase developmental reading material into summary and short answers.
Practice ability to analyze, revise, and edit student-produced writing.
Apply an increase in active academic vocabulary in writing and passive academic vocabulary in reading.
Practice and demonstrate effective group interaction skills as they apply to written and oral communication.
Employ college success strategies by identifying, understanding and following basic directions.
Compare the diversity of cultures.
Use campus resources to develop personal, academic, and career goals.