Applied Literacy Courses

ALT 050 English Language Study (6)*

The emphasis in this course will be on the development and reinforcement of English grammar and vocabulary skills through reading and writing. Students will attend a tutoring program for at least six hours per week. If students do not achieve the necessary placement test scores to advance to ALT 070 by the end of the semester, they may elect to repeat ALT 050 or take ALT 060. A grade of IP (In Progress) may be given to any student who has made satisfactory progress but who has not satisfied the requirements for entry into the next level. The requirement for entry into the next level of English is based on the end-of-semester placement test. In order to qualify to take the placement test, students must receive a passing grade in the course or permission of the department chair.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair
Course fee: $50

ALT 060 Intensive English Language Study I (12)*

This semi-intensive English language course meets 15 hours per week. Students work to achieve the English language skills necessary to succeed in an academic environment. Emphasis is on the development and reinforcement of English grammar and vocabulary skills through reading and writing. (Twelve class hours and three hours of lab work.) A grade of IP (In Progress) may be given to any student who has made satisfactory progress but has not satisfied the requirements for entry into the next level. The requirement for entry into the next level of English is based on the end-of-semester placement test. In order to qualify to take the placement test, students must receive a passing grade in the course or permission of the department chair.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair
Course fee: $50

ALT 065 Intensive English Language Study II (12)*

This semi-intensive English language course meets 15 hours per week. Students work to achieve the English language skills necessary to succeed in an academic environment. Emphasis is on the development and reinforcement of English grammar and vocabulary skills through reading and writing. (Twelve class hours and three hours of lab work.) A grade of IP (In Progress) may be given to any student who has made satisfactory progress but has not satisfied the requirements for entry into the next level. The requirement for entry into the next level of English is based on the end-of-semester placement test. In order to qualify to take the placement test, students must receive a passing grade in the course or permission of the department chair.

Prerequisite: ALT 060 and permission of the department chair
Course fee: $50

ALT 070 English Language Study: Reading and Writing Skills (6)*

This English language course meets for a total of eight hours each week. Students work to achieve the English skills necessary to succeed in an academic environment. The emphasis is on the development and reinforcement of English grammar and vocabulary skills through reading and writing. This course is limited to students who have demonstrated a specific level of basic English skill. (Six class hours and two hours of lab work.) A grade of IP (In Progress) may be given to any student who has made satisfactory progress but has not satisfied the requirements for entry into the next level. The requirement for entry into the next level of English is based on the end-of-semester placement test. In order to qualify to take the placement test, students must receive a passing grade in the course or permission of the department chair.

Prerequisite: Qualifying performance on the English Placement Test or equivalent, or permission of the department chair
Course fee: $50

ALT 080 English Language Study: Writing Emphasis (6)*

This is an English language course designed for students who have demonstrated the required minimal skill in reading English but who need more focused work on written English before beginning college-level composition work. Students will write paragraphs and short essays, review basic grammar, and continue to reinforce their reading and vocabulary skills. The course may be individualized to meet the needs of students with a variety of linguistic backgrounds. A grade of IP (In Progress) may be given to any student who has made satisfactory progress but has not satisfied the requirements for entry into the next level. The requirement for entry into the next level of English is based on the endof- semester placement test. In order to qualify to take the placement test, students must receive a passing grade in the course or permission of the department chair.

Prerequisite: Passing performance on the reading section of the English Placement Test or the equivalent and permission of the department chair
Course fee: $50

*Institutional credit hours.