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This is the first of two noncredit courses for students in the EASE Program whose native language is not English and need to increase their English language fluency as they pursue their degrees. Students are engaged in activities and assessments focused on listening and speaking, grammar, and writing. A 3-hour lab is required.

This is the first of two noncredit reading courses for students in the EASE Program. These are students whose native language is not English and who need to increase their English language comprehension and fluency as they pursue their degree programs. Students focus on word study, basic academic vocabulary, and reading comprehension using periodicals and textbooks.

This is the second of two noncredit courses for students in the EASE Program. This course is designed to bring students to a college-level competency in grammar, sentence structure, coherence, and clarity. This begins with the preparation of a well-composed, coherent paragraph and moves on to the process of essay writing. Standard written English, including appropriate grammar and syntax, is covered in detail. In addition, students will hone their formal and informal speaking skills, develop their listening and note-taking skills and improve their overall reading skills. A 3-hour lab is required.

This is the second of two noncredit reading courses for students who are accepted to the College in the EASE Program. Attention is paid to expanding vocabulary and to developing college-level reading comprehension using appropriate academic periodicals and textbooks.

This course is designed to bring students to a college-level competency in grammar, sentence structure, coherence and clarity. Students are introduced to the process of writing focused essays in a variety of rhetorical modes. Reading comprehension and vocabulary building are emphasized.