Low-Intermediate Academic and Vocational EMLS - Major #5301

Certificate of Competency Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


The Certificate of Competency in Low-Intermediate Academic and Vocational English for Multilingual Students prepares EMLS students with the reading, writing and oral skills in English needed to succeed in a variety of low-intermediate social, vocational and academic situations. Students attaining this certificate will be ready to begin study at the High-Intermediate Academic level and will have demonstrated their level of proficiency at the low-Intermediate level.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Apply level appropriate reading skills and strategies to low-intermediate academic texts.
  2. 2. Write sentences and paragraphs at the low-intermediate level.
  3. 3. Write an in-class timed paragraph at the low-intermediate level.
  4. 4. Understand and apply low-intermediate grammar rules and structures.
  5. 5. Demonstrate level appropriate critical thinking skills.
  6. 6. Develop vocabulary skills and use level appropriate vocabulary.
Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester

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EMLS 313RW
Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing

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Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
EMLS 313RW is a non-credit integrated reading and writing course designed for multilingual students to develop academic literacy skills at the intermediate level. Students strengthen their knowledge of an academic paragraph and develop basic essays. Students learn and apply reading and language strategies that prepare them to be independent learners. This course can be taken concurrently with other EMLS courses.
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          EMLS 365G
          Low-Intermediate Academic Grammar

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          Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
          This non-credit grammar skills course is designed for speakers of other languages who want to comprehend and use grammar structures in written and oral academic English. This low-intermediate course may be taken concurrently with other EMLS courses.
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                  EMLS 365LS
                  Low-Intermediate Listening and Speaking

                  0 units
                  Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                  A non-credit listening and speaking course designed for multi-lingual speakers who wish to develop their oral language skills at the low-intermediate level. This course can be taken concurrently with other English for multi-lingual courses.
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                          EMLS 365LS
                          Low-Intermediate Listening and Speaking

                          0 units
                          Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                          A non-credit listening and speaking course designed for multi-lingual speakers who wish to develop their oral language skills at the low-intermediate level. This course can be taken concurrently with other English for multi-lingual courses.
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