ACL - Adult Continuing Literacy Education

This course is designed to review and apply content- area knowledge tested on the Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, and Writing components of the Basic Skills Test and to address test taking strategies. Emphasis is placed on developing and practicing reading comprehension strategies and practical, hands-on exercises; reviewing the writing process with emphasis on developing an argument essay; and grammar and usage review. Importance is placed on practical applications of reviewed concepts. The online component will foster communication among the students and with the instructor, to answer content-area and test-related questions between course sessions, and to build a community among the takers. This developmental course can only be used for elective credit. Total degree credit for developmental courses is limited to 5 quarter hours. Prerequisite(s): None. 2 quarter hours

The seminar provides strategies that help new students learn how to be successful students in a college environment, develop a sense of commitment to the NLU community, and gain a greater self-awareness of academic and professional goals. This developmental course can only be used for elective credit. Total degree credit for developmental courses is limited to 5 quarter hours. Prerequisite(s): None. 0-2 Variable Quarter Hours

Basic writing skills are taught in this course. Emphasis is placed on topic selection, organizing ideas, and grammar. Student awareness of strengths and weaknesses is increased to encourage the use of self-monitoring strategies, e.g., editing and proofreading. This course is designed for students preparing to enter the required English Department composition courses or for anyone wishing to build self-confidence in writing abilities or to successfully complete writing projects. Prerequisite(s): Writing Sample. 3 quarter hours

Principles and practices of prior learning and its assessment will be surveyed. Students' learning obtained through personal and professional experiences will be analyzed. Students will prepare a portfolio documenting this prior learning. Prerequisite(s): Previous postsecondary education and admission to a degree program utilizing Credit by Portfolio. 2 Quarter Hours