Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

ESOL40 Level 4 Reading

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Presents reading as a process that involves determination of purpose, selection and adjustment of strategies, analysis and reflection of underlying meanings, and integration of prior knowledge with new knowledge to address the purpose. Covers content comprehension, textual analysis, critical thinking skills, study skills, and language analysis at the low-intermediate level. Includes using the dictionary, finding main ideas, inferencing, using context clues, and reviewing prereading techniques. Reviews word forms, common affixes, synonyms, and antonyms. Presents readings from textbooks and literature in the context of communicating in academic and adult life roles. Prerequisite: (ESOL placement test AND concurrent placement in ESOL 42/ESOL 42N and ESOL 44/ESOL 44N or higher), OR (successful completion of ESOL 30/ESOL 103A/ESOL 103B). Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)

Credits: 4

Class schedule definitions

Cost:

cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees

Books:

$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)

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Class types:

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• In-person: classes take place at specific times and locations. Attendance in person is required.
• Online: classes do not have meeting times. Regular online interaction is required and there are weekly assignments.
• Remote: classes take place at specific times online. Students must be logged in during class meeting times.
• In-person and remote: classes meet both in-person and remotely. Attendance at both is required.
• In-person and online: classes meet in-person with additional online activities required.
• Remote and online: classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.