This reading and vocabulary course is designed for non-native speakers of English. The course focuses on developing strategies necessary for understanding college texts. The learner will practice applying strategies to increase reading comprehension skills, reading speed, and vocabulary range. The learner will actively study vocabulary in college texts. Passing will require a 70% mastery or letter grade C-. Prerequisites: Completion of ESLA 1030 with a grade of 70% or letter grade C- or higher. Students who earned less than 70% in ESLA 1030 are ineligible to register for ESLA 1040. For students who have not completed ESLA 1030, prerequisites include any of the following test scores: ESL Accuplacer Reading score of 86 or higher; TOEFL iBT score of 40 or higher; TOEFL Paper score of 433 or higher; IELTS Academic Module score of Band 4.0 or higher; IELTS General Training Module score of Band 5.0 or higher. A grade of 70%, or letter grade C- or higher is required to enroll in ENGL 0960. 

(3 Cr - 3 lect, 0 lab)