An elective designed for advanced ESL students, the course would be useful for any student for whom the vocabulary of academic English presents a challenge. CESL 096 will introduce and reinforce strategies for becoming independent learners of vocabulary, and will also teach specific words useful in academic study. Vocabulary will be linked with general knowledge to provide context as well as to add interest. While passive vocabulary (word recognition) will be emphasized, the course will also facilitate active use of new vocabulary.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of CESL 037 and 038 or equivalent.