Academic English 055

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Prerequisite: average TOEFL above 500–524; composition test score 45–50; and/or teachers’ recommendations. Part-time support courses in English as a Second Language for students permitted to take one academic course.  Three hours of classroom instruction four days per week (normally a single two-hour course plus a third hour in student’s least developed skill area) with self-access in listening, reading, and computer labs.  Students improve language skills as well as academic performance skills and study skills.  Language focus is on reading and writing with additional work in academically-related listening and speaking.  Students may complete OPIE at this level or qualify for a higher part time level.