ESL 009 - English As A Second Language - Pre Literacy

Maximum of 8.0 possible Credits
An ESL literacy class for students who are preliterate in their native languages, or literate in a written language which is based on a non-Roman alphabet. S/U grade option. Registration permitted first seven weeks (six in summer) as space is available.
Prerequisite Placement by instructor or advisor.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of simple written words and phrases using phonemic awareness, context, and visual clues.
Write simple words and phrases using basic writing conventions.
Demonstrate understanding of and write phone numbers, addresses, dates, time, and prices.
Demonstrate understanding of and appropriately respond to classroom instructions, questions about personal information, and other simple oral statements and questions.