AMLA 90 - Accelerated Writing for English Language Learners

Recent Professors: Christina Bellanca, Jillanne Thomas, Cindy Martinez
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
Class Size: 20–25 students
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: AMLA 80 or eligibility for AMLA 90
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of AMLA 90
Transfers To: CSU
Description: Introduce advanced English Language Learners to academic reading, writing, and communicating in a thematic context while nurturing metacognitive and critical thinking skills for engaging in college-level course work. Students complete substantial writing assignments based on readings in different genres, utilize synthesized information from on a variety of class sources and library research, and establish authorship and voice in academic English.
Usually Held: Mon Wed 9:45am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 9:45am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 1:30pm–4:05pm, Mon Wed 9:30am–1:00pm