English Department

Academic First-Year Experience courses help students transition into college by promoting academic success and assisting with setting and achieving career goals.

The following Academic First-Year Experience courses are offered through the English Department:

English for Speakers of Other Language classes, offered through the English Department, are designed for students who grew up speaking a language other than English as their primary language. These classes prepare students for academic success at LCC and beyond.

ESOL Classes in the English Department

• ESOL 098 - ESL Combined Skills Level 4

  • Prepares non-native speakers of English for success in college courses. A theme-based approach helps learners develop reading, writing, academic vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking skills. Emphasis on technology skills for academic work including word processing, MLA/APA format, D2L dropbox and discussion boards. Students should meet with an academic advisor to determine which concurrent enrollment options to select.

• ESOL 099 - ESL Combined Skills Level 5

  • Advanced-level non-native speakers of English will develop reading, vocabulary, and grammar skills for academic success. Students will use college-level texts to develop reading, writing, and critical skills. Emphasis on technology skills for academic work. Students should meet with an academic advisor to determine which concurrent enrollment options to select. Reading Level 5 and Writing Level 6 are granted upon successful completion (exit competency 2.5).

• NCEL 097 - Listening-Speaking
  • Non-native speakers of English will develop effective listening and speaking skills for college and careers using real-life conversations, lectures, and presentations. Students will learn to communicate effectively by modifying their own speech to achieve conversational fluency and by applying strategies for communicating with different levels of formality, politeness, and directness.

Visit the English for Speakers of Other Languages webpage to learn more about these classes.

Integrated Reading and Writing courses, offered through the English Department, offers a comprehensive reading program consisting of courses ranging from pre-college to college readiness in reading. These courses offer skill instruction and practice in such areas as comprehension and recall, vocabulary, and increasing reading speed.

How do you know if you need a Developmental Writing class?

For reading and writing placement, you may submit ACT, SAT, or ASVAB scores, which may exempt you from placement testing. If you have taken a test, other than those listed, or if you have completed developmental reading and/or writing coursework at another institution, please make an appointment with the English Program Director or Academic Coordinator to discuss placement options. You may also take the Accuplacer exam offered in the Testing Services Center.