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Building an Academic Vocabulary (ESL 075)
Term: 2011-2012 Fall Semester
Mon-Wed, 12:30 PM - 1:55 PM (8/29/2011 - 12/17/2011) Location: CMCC LPC 110
ESL 075 Building an Academic Vocabulary3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wksAn effective vocabulary is the key to success in work and in life. For many students learning English, a limited vocabulary is the biggest obstacle to their success. This course is designed to help students quickly learn new English words for use in academic courses. Priority will be given to the 3,000 most commonly used words in written and spoken English, words from the Academic Word List, common idiomatic expressions, terms used frequently on tests and quizzes and other assignments, and abbreviations and acronyms commonly found in American English. The goal is to increase students? working vocabulary (in correct forms and in various contexts) to enhance their success in college. Placement in ESL courses is open only to speakers of other languages and is based on students? score on CMMC?s placement test.