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    NESL 52A - Introduction to Reading and Vocabulary Building

    Recent Professors
    Ms. Rebecca A. Loya, Ms. Debra M. Mochidome
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    10–36 students
    Credits
    0
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of NESL 52A
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This is an introductory course designed to transfer literacy in the first language to English by building basic reading skills and expanding vocabulary. Through the use of reading texts, reading kits, main idea exercises, and skimming and scanning activities, the foundation skills are developed through regular application. The aim of the course is to identify and reinforce good reading habits and to free students from over-dependence on dictionaries with a focus on context as key to meaning. The content of NESL 42A, a noncredit course, is identical to the content of ESL 52A, a credit course. NESL 42A shall be offered with ESL 52A as a dual-roster course. Note: Pass/no pass only. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:40am–12:10pm, Tue Thu 5:35pm–8:05pm, Tue Thu 9:40am–12:10pm, Wed 9:40am–12:10pm