ELA 018 - ELA College Transition

Credits: 6
Variable Credit Course: Yes

Lecture Hours: 66
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: In this course, students will be introduced to college and career pathways. Students will explore different kinds of discourses. Students will acquire contextualized English language skills. Students will learn about the United States higher education system and identify college resources and support services, culminating in designing a life and education plan that reflects their college, career, and personal goals. Students will receive study skills instruction contextualized to co-enrolled courses.

Prerequisite: Receive a P grade in ELA 015/ESOL 053 (or placement into ELA 018 or ELA 095) with concurrent enrollment in ELA 034 and ELA 045.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify educational and career options related to interests and skills through career exploration.
Design an educational plan by working with an advisor.
Analyze the roles of power and equity within the United States educational system.
Differentiate between primary and secondary discourses.
Apply effective study skills through the design of a personalized study plan and the successful completion of coursework.
Demonstrate successful college student skills by effectively navigating college and community resources.

Course Contents

Study skills practice
Career exploration
Transition education plan
Understanding US higher education system
Primary and secondary discourses and the role of self-advocacy

Instructional Units: 6