Introduction to beginning reading and writing. Students study letter names and sounds, blending, letter formation, and basic sight vocabulary. Student works with tutor until mastery of level one. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Basic vocabulary is introduced in units covering everyday living situations. The course continues in TLC 017. The course may be repeated. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Basic vocabulary is introduced in units covering everyday living situations. Course is a continuation of TLC 016. May be repeated. (ESOL I) Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Second level reading and writing skills. An introduction to basic geometry and science are included. Student builds upon previously learned skills, and works with tutor until mastery of level 2. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Basic vocabulary is introduced in units covering everyday living situations. Course continues in TLC 027. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
An overview of basic English skills covering the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, as used in everyday living. Continuation of TLC 026. May be repeated. (ESOL II) Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Read stories to develop basic English skills, including comprehension, vocabulary, idioms, sentence structure, verb tenses, parts of speech, writing and punctuation. Especially for students whose primary language is not English. (ESOL II) Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Read stories to develop basic English skills in comprehension, vocabulary development, idioms, sentence structure, verb tenses, parts of speech, writing and punctuation. This is a continuation of TLC 028. (ESOL III) Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Introduction to third level reading, writing, mathematics, and science skills. Student works with a tutor and independently to develop mastery of course objectives and personal literacy goals. Emphasis on expanding sight and written vocabulary. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Continuation of third level reading and writing skills. Student works with a tutor and independently to develop mastery of course objectives and personal literacy goals. Emphasis on developing study skills and written expression. Geography and science units are included. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Basic communication skills necessary to function in an English speaking society. Introduces vocabulary in listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities with special attention to document literacy and pronunciation. May be repeated. (ESOL III) Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Basic communication skills necessary to function in an English-speaking society. Introduces vocabulary in listening, speaking, reading and writing activities with special attention to document literacy and pronunciation. May be repeated. This course is a continuation of TLC 036. (ESOL IV) Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
A literature based course that refines -English skills in comprehension, vocabulary development, idioms, sentence structure, verbs, tense, homonyms, writing, and punctuation. It is especially for students whose primary language is not English. (ESOL IV), Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Literature-based course that develops English skills in comprehension, vocabulary development, idioms, literary terms, critical thinking, and writing of compositions. Especially for students whose primary language is not English. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture, two lab.
Introduction to fourth level reading and writing skills. Units on family dynamics, social studies and science are included. Student works in lab with tutor to master course objectives and personal literacy goals. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Introduction to fifth level reading and writing skills. Social studies and science units are included. Student works in lab with tutor to master course objectives and personal literacy goals. Prepares student for independent developmental study. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Independent study of writing techniques. Practice writing in response to stated purposes. Focus on writing complete sentences and increasing student confidence. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Independent study and practice with reading skills. Student develops fluency, literal comprehension, and vocabulary. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Instruction and practice with frequently-used vocabulary. Spelling rules, common prefixes and suffixes and compound word formation are emphasized. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Instruction, practice and practical application in mathematical basics including whole numbers, place value, money, addition, subtraction, data and probability, patterns, geometric shapes and measurement. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Expanded instruction, practice, and practical applications in mathematical basics, including whole numbers, place value, multiplication, division, data and probability, patterns, geometric figures, and customary and metric measurement. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Introduction to the General education Development (GED) test topics, timeline and procedures. Students may take the official GED Practice Test and/or other test skills diagnostics including TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education). Instructor and student develop a study plan to prepare for GED test. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Half lecture.
Information and skills necessary to -become a naturalized U.S. Citizen. Focus is on U.S. history, government and English literacy. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Independent study of writing techniques. Practice writing in response to stated purposes. Focus on sentence variety, mechanics and increased writing confidence. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Independent study and practice in reading. Student builds on previously learned skills. Focus on developing interpretive and critical reading skills and vocabulary. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Provides reading skills practice and content learning in the social sciences, including readings in political science, history, geography, economics and behavioral science. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Provides reading skills practice and content learning in the physical sciences, including biology, earth science, physics and chemistry. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Develop strategies in the literature content area. Specific emphasis on reading and interpreting fiction and nonfiction selections. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Instruction, practice, and practical application with fractions. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Instruction, practice, and practical applications with decimals and percents. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Instruction, practice, and practical application in beginning geometry and measurements, including angles, triangles, plane figures, solid figures, length, weight, capacity, volume and time. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Instruction, practice, and practical application in the basics of pre-algebra, including signed numbers, algebraic expressions and equations. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Instruction and practice in writing sentences and paragraphs. Emphasis on improving expression and fluency. Review correct usage and mechanics. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Instruction and practice with literal and inferential reading comprehension. Focus on interpreting practical passages and selections. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Instruction and practice using the Casio fx-260 scientific calculator to solve specific kinds of problems such as those that might appear on a GED mathematics test. Focus of course is calculator proficiency, not mathematics content. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Half lecture, one lab.
Instruction, practice, and practical application in interpreting information found on graphs, tables, diagrams, and charts. Key concepts in analyzing data, creating and interpreting charts and graphs, working with statistics and probability. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Instruction, practice, and practical application in solving word problems, including test-taking strategies and reasoning. Fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percent, data analysis, geometry, and -beginning algebra topics are integrated into a problem solving format. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Instruction, practice, and practical application in whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percents, geometry, measurements and basic algebra. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
A course for vocabulary development. Students read literature selections and complete exercises for the purpose of expanding vocabulary. Limited practice in spelling and reading comprehension included. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Instruction and practice in paragraph and short essay construction. Practice and applications with pre-writing techniques, sentence variety, self editing and revision. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Reading strategies for literal and interpretive comprehension of written passages. Focus on interpreting popular literature and text passages. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Instruction and practice with reading strategies in the content areas of political science, history, geography, economics and behavioral science. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; one lab.
Reading practice and instruction in biology, earth science, physics and chemistry. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; one lab.
Improve skills for understanding and interpreting literature. Students study the fundamentals of prose, poetry, drama and the essay. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; one lab.
Instruction and practice with practical vocabulary used in the work environment. Instruction in spelling rules, dictionary usage, and practice with content word lists. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Rapid content review, confidence building and test strategies for student already possessing GED-level skills. Prepares students to successfully complete the five GED -Exams: (1) Language Arts, Writing, (2) Social Studies, (3) Science, (4) Language Arts, Reading, and (5) Mathematics. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Vocabulary development and spelling skill mastery. Read classic literature selections and complete exercises for the purpose of expanding vocabulary. Practice in spelling and reading comprehension included. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Provides student with instruction and practice with grammar and mechanics necessary for successful completion of the multiple choice section of the General Education Development (GED) Language Arts, Writing Exam. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Provides instruction in the types of essay writing techniques needed specifically for the General Education Development (GED) Language Arts, Writing Essay test. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Improve writing techniques, fluency, mechanics, and grammar in preparation for ENL 101. Practice in writing paragraphs, essays and a research paper. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture; one lab.
Effective techniques for studying, reading, and comprehending college-level work. Intensive study of literal comprehension and content area reading techniques. Introduction to efficient study skills. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture; one lab.
Instruction, practice, and practical application in beginning algebra, including signed numbers, powers and roots, equations, algebraic expressions, polynomials, and rectangular coordinates. Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Develop vocabulary in a practical, systematic and comprehensive manner. Learn academic terms essential to understanding basic concepts of introductory college courses, use structural analysis and context clues to master words associated with advanced reading and standardized tests. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture; one lab.
Introduction to basic study skills for organizing college and pre-college coursework. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture.
Workshop to enhance pre-college learning skills. Designed to meet the common interests and needs of a group of students. Course topics vary according to student needs. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One to three lecture; one to three lab.
Introduction to the college/university experience. Orientation to campus resources, regulations, policies, and procedures; time management; note taking methods; test reading approaches and skills; library use; test taking; academic planning and information; and goal setting. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
Literal, inferential, and critical interpretation of varied reading materials. Prepares students with critical thinking and decision making skills required for success in college and university degree programs. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
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