This noncredit Certificate of Completion certifies that students have completed two courses in the ESL sequence: advanced academic reading/writing and oral communication. These courses equip ESL students with the academic reading, writing, and speaking skills necessary to successfully complete college-level work, including: critically engaging with complex academic texts, developing critical thinking skills, producing well-structured, multi-paragraph essays which incorporate evidence from reputable sources, and presenting a well-organized speech on a given topic in front of the class.
To obtain the Certificate of Competency in ESL: Advanced Writing and Communication, students must complete following two courses:
Course List Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
ESL M913 | Academic Reading and Writing III | 262.5 |
ESL M940 | ESL Academic Oral Communication | 210 |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- demonstrate the advanced college-level reading, writing, and public speaking skills necessary for success in college-level credit courses.