ELA 75 - Law for Everyday Life

8.0 Credits
A high-intermediate to advanced ELA course with a focus on the structure of the United States government, immigrant rights and responsibilities, and advocacy skills. Students develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills that will enable them to handle a wide range of everyday situations involving the law, as well as provide an introduction for academic study in a legal field. For students in levels 50-60. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the basic structure of American government: executive, legislative, and judicial branches at the federal and state levels.
Understand the steps for becoming a United States citizen.
Understand the rights of citizens and non-citizens and changes in immigration law.
Develop advocacy skills by researching federal laws and learning how to contact appropriate federal, state, or local representatives.

Course Typically Offered
Fall, Spring