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CSM Catalog 2025-2026

ESL 956 Reading for Multilingual Students II (Noncredit)

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Minimum Grade for Prerequisites

Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.

Course Description

Designed to emphasize low-intermediate vocabulary and comprehension skills (context clues, subject, main ideas, supporting details, and inferences) and build general background knowledge.

Units: 0
Non-Credit
Pass/No Pass Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • TBA hours/semester: 16-18
  • Homework hours/semester: 80-90
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended: Appropriate skill level as indicated by placement test or multiple measures. Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in ESL 826 or higher course and ESL 846 or higher course.