Course Descriptions

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ACADEMIC SKILLS

ABE0745 Adult Basic Education
0 credits (variable hrs)
An open-entry, open-exit course. Participants study the basic skills in written communication, mathematics, and reading comprehension. Emphasis will be placed on those skills necessary to transition to the five General Education Development (GED) tests, to be successful in entry-level employment, or to be successful in college or other training.

ESL0747 English as a Second Language (ESL)
0 credits (2-15 lec-lab hrs/wk)
A course for students whose first language is other than English. The whole language approach to English will be taught, rather than instruction about the language.

ESL0791 Citizenship
0 credits (2 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Surveys the history and form of government in the United States to assist the individual in the naturalization process.

ITP0583/0584/0585 Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Sign Language (Signed English)
2 credits/term (2 lec hrs/wk)
Signed English skills of the manual alphabet, finger spelling, and more advanced signs so students can communicate receptively and expressively with the hearing impaired. Games, videotapes, guest signers, and amateur interpreting practice are included.

RD0751/0752/0753 Reading Skills
1-3 credits/term (1-3 lec hrs/wk)
A series of courses that provides a systematic approach for identifying and correcting reading difficulties and improving reading efficiency through lecture instruction, skills development and practice. Students improve reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary.
Prerequisite: Appropriate score on placement test.

RD101/102/103 College Reading I, II, III
1-3 credits/term (1-3 lec hrs/wk)
College Reading presents a systematic approach for improving reading efficiency for those with a 12th grade and above reading level. Students learn an analytical method of reading non-fiction material, which can improve both speed and comprehension. Prerequisites: Appropriate score on placement test.

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