Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size25–35 studentsCredits8PrerequisiteESL 549 or ESL 749 or ESL 547 or ESL 747 ESL Assessment Recommendation Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis is the fourth course in a series of integrated skills courses designed to expand the development of reading, writing, and grammar skills of advanced ESL students. This course focuses on academic and critical thinking skills needed to increase reading comprehension and efficiency. Emphasis is on analyzing, making inferences, taking notes, supporting opinions, summarizing and expanding vocabulary. Readings are from academic texts and literature. This course also refines and further expands college composition skills through the writing of essays. PREREQUISITE: ESL 549 or ESL 749 or ESL 547 or ESL 747 ESL Assessment Recommendation.Usually HeldTue Thu 6:00pm–9:25pm, Tue Thu Fri 6:00pm–8:50pm, Tue Thu Fri 8:45am–11:05am, Tue Thu Fri 9:30am–11:50am 