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Course Syllabus

ESL 0241 Level 1 Reading

  • Division: Humanities
  • Department: Languages & Linguistics
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1.5; Lecture: 3; Lab: 0
  • Prerequisites: Placement in ESL 0241 through the department
  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Semester Approved: Fall 2025
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2030
  • End Semester: Summer 2031
  • Optimum Class Size: 10
  • Maximum Class Size: 20

Course Description

This course develops English language learners' basic reading skills for everyday contexts. Students build reading fluency and accuracy by learning to use key reading skills. Students will develop vocabulary knowledge in CEFR A1 and A2 levels. This course is cross-listed with CED 0241 (Level 1 Reading – Continuing Education).

Justification

The ESL Department at Snow College offers a four-level intensive English program that develops language proficiency for academic study and integration into the college community. ESL 0241 - Level 1 Reading serves as the entry-level course in this sequence, providing foundational reading and comprehension skills necessary for success in higher level ESL courses and other academic disciplines. The course supports Snow College's mission to prepare non-native English speakers for full participation in college coursework.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Upon successful completion of ESL 0241, students will be able to identify English letters, sounds, and word parts correctly.
  2. Students will be able to demonstrate level-appropriate reading fluency and comprehension accuracy while reading fables and short stories.
  3. Students will be able to understand and use CEFR A1 and A2 level vocabulary accurately.
  4. Students will be able to identify main ideas and supporting details using various reading strategies.

Course Content

Instruction focuses on helping develop reading fluency and comprehension of content on everyday life themes introduced in fables, short stories, and books adapted for English learners. Reading comprehension skills are developed through learning and using of key reading strategies including scanning, skimming, making inferences, and understanding idea organization. Vocabulary building practices are presented through letter, sound, word parts, and sentence structure identifying activities.