ABE94
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Academic Reading and Writing II: Threshold
Adult Basic EducationCreative Arts, Literature, and Communication
Course Description
An integrated pre-college course designed to improve the student's reading and writing ability for entrance into ENGL& 101. Course work focuses on critical reading and analytical writing in response to readings, with an emphasis on organization, unity, coherence, and adequate development; an introduction to expository essays; and a review of the rules and conventions of standard written English. Essay and research writing is included. This is a preparatory class for college success with reading emphasis on text analysis for structure, inferring meaning, critical thinking, and vocabulary development. Introduction to literary devices is included. HS21+ students may have the opportunity to earn HS credit based on the contextualized theme of the course. The criteria to earn a specific content credit will be clearly outlined in the syllabus and align with the HS21+ credit earning process.
Components
Lecture
Credits
5
Max Credits
10
Last Updated
2023-07-26
CIP Code
32.0240 - ABE Level 4 (High Intermediate Basic Educ)