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| Developmental Skills |
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| The Department of Developmental Skills offers courses
in English as a Second Language (ESL) and Academic and Critical Reading
(ACR). The courses help students in developing skills essential to
continued academic progress. |
| In order to determine whether a student has a need
for these courses, placement examinations in reading and writing (CUNY/ACT
Tests in Reading and Writing) are given. As a result of the examinations,
students may be assigned to appropriate ESL and/or reading courses
at appropriate levels. An ESL course is required for all students
whose placement examination in writing receives a non-passing score
and whose major problems with writing stem from a foreign language
background. |
| Note: Students who are required to take ESL
054/049, 062, 094, 095, and/or ACR 094 or 095 are not permitted to
register for more than a total of 18 contact hours a semester. |
In addition, the Department offers two courses open to the general college population. Critical thinking (CRT 100) addresses issues which allow students to home their thinking skills. In Language and Culture (LIN 100), students learn about various Sociolinguistic topics. Both courses include distance learning sections. |
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Developmental Skills Course Listing
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| Hours & Contact Info |
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00
Room N-420
tel.212-220-1396
fax.212-748-7477 |
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