CURR 3201 - High Intermediate ESL

6 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

Builds sub-technical vocabulary through study of academic topics. Includes extensive reading of articles from various sources and some literature. Builds on complex structures. Guides students through higher-level thinking skills. Provides extensive practice in multiple-paragraph essays and using complex structures. Introduces academic note-taking and basic library and internet research. Provides practice in interviewing, small group problem solving, and short oral presentations. Students successfully completing this course will comprehend a range of unsimplified texts with teacher guidance. They will show developing skill in essay writing, comprehension of academic lectures, note-taking, and ability to speak about academic topics. 18-22 hours per week as needed. Prer., Acceptance into IEP program.