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DHYG 241 RESTORATIVE EXPANDED DUTIES 4CR
This course is designed to fulfill the requirements of instruction in Restorative
Dentistry for the Dental Hygienist set forth by the Washington Revised Code
18.29. In this course, the students will learn/review dental anatomy, occlusion,
dental materials for restorative dentistry, isolation techniques, and sealant
application. Additionally, the student will be instructed in amalgam placing,
carving and finishing, and composite placing and finishing. Prerequisite:
Graduate from an accredited Dental Hygiene School, successful completion of
the National Board for Dental Hygienists.
EASL 010 ESL ORIENTATION 1CR
This course is for students who took the ESL placement test and plan to enroll
in the English as a Second Language program at Lake Washington Institute of
Technology. Prerequisites: CASAS ESL appraisal and instructor’s permission.
EASL 015 BEGINNING ESL LITERACY 1-12CR
This course is for students beginning to study English as a second language. It
teaches survival English, with a focus on speaking and listening. Prerequisite:
Appropriate placement score.
EASL 016 LOW BEGINNING ESL 1-12CR
This course continues teaching basic functional English but has an increasing
emphasis on beginning reading and writing. Prerequisite: EASL 015 or
equivalent placement score.
EASL 017 BEGINNING ENGLISH
LANGUAGE CIVICS
3CR
This content-based class familiarizes beginning ESL students with campus and
community resources and the concept of civic participation. All four language
skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) are addressed.
EASL 018 INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE CIVICS
3CR
This content-based class familiarizes students with the basic notions of US
government, history, and the concept of civic participation, while providing
numerous debate topics.
EASL 024 WORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS I 1-8CR
This course is designed to improve workplace communication for beginning
level ESL and ABE students. Topics will include beginning phonics and
pronunciation, helpful reading techniques for the workplace, interpretation
of safety procedures, general work procedures. Prerequisite: Appropriate
placement test score.
EASL 025 WORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS II 1-8CR
This course is designed to improve workplace communication for intermediate
ESL and ABE students. Topics will include the interpretation of work-related
vocabulary, safety procedures, handbooks, charts, performance reviews and
benefits. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score.
EASL 028 ACCENT CORRECTION 1 1CR
This independent-study class is intended for intermediate ESL learners.
Students will practice different vowel sounds through various types
of pronunciation exercises at both word and connected speech levels.
Prerequisite: EASL 030 or equivalent placement score.
EASL 029 ESL ACCENT CORRECTION II 1-5CR
This independent-study class is intended for intermediate ESL learners.
Students will practice different consonant sounds through various types
of pronunciation exercises at both word and connected speech levels.
Prerequisite: EASL 030 or equivalent placement test score.
EASL 030 HIGH BEGINNING ESL 1-15CR
In this course students will practice and improve communication skills with an
equal emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: EASL
016 or equivalent placement score.
Course Descriptions
EASL 032 COMPUTER-ASSISTED ESL
READING AND WRITING
1-6CR
ESL students improve language skills while developing keyboarding and
computer literacy skills. This course supports student transition into I-BEST
coursework in Business and Information Technology. Prerequisite: EASL 015 or
equivalent CASAS placement. Corequisites: EASL 016, or EASL 030, or EASL 040.
EASL 035 ESL WORLD OF WORK II 10CR
This course is intended to provide students with proficiency in English as a second
language and Adult Basic Education skills necessary to function in the American
workplace. The course covers basic English as a second language competencies
such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and specific competencies in
language and culture for the workplace. In addition, students develop basic word
processing skills. Prerequisite: English as a Second Language State of Washington
Core Competencies Level 2, Refugee Status.
EASL 038 CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION 3CR
This course is for ESL students who qualify and intend to apply for US
Citizenship. Prerequisite: EASL 016 and instructor permission.
EASL 040 LOW INTERMEDIATE ESL 1-15CR
Students continue improving their communication skills with an emphasis on
reading and writing to enhance their participation in the community and on
the job. Prerequisite: EASL 030 or equivalent placement score.
EASL 042 ESL WRITING FUNDAMENTALS 1-9CR
Teaches organization/other aspects of the writing process integrated with
grammar, reading, and critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: EASL 030 or
equivalent placement score.
EASL 050 HIGH INTERMEDIATE ESL 1-15CR
Students will practice and improve communication skills to function
effectively in various life situations and to explore program opportunities.
Prerequisite: EASL 040 or equivalent placement score.
EASL 053 HEALTHCARE BRIDGE I 6CR
This course is designed to assist ESL students in their transition into Allied
Health Programs, by offering language instruction in the context of Health/
Healthcare. Prerequisite: Completion of level 4 or equivalent placement scores
and interest in one of the Allied Health Programs at LWIT.
EASL 055 TECHNICAL INTEGRATED ESL
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
1-5CR
Improve spelling of technical/industry specific vocabulary; use vocabulary
in sentences and descriptive and narrative paragraphs while working on
sentence structure and basic grammar. Prerequisite: EASL 040 or equivalent
placement test score.
EASL 056 TECHNICAL INTEGRATED ESL
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
1-5CR
Improve pronunciation of technical/industry specific vocabulary; use such
vocabulary in sentences while working on stress and intonation. Practice
describing a process and reporting problems. Prerequisite: EASL 040 or
equivalent placement test score.
EASL 057 ESL WRITING HIGH/INTERMEDIATE 3CR
This online class improves reading and writing skills through learning and
practicing new grammar and writing topics. Assignments are based on online
reading texts. Prerequisite: EASL 040 or equivalent placement score.
EASL 060 CONNECT WITH ENGLISH 1CR
In this independent-study course, students will practice listening and writing
skills, and some basic grammatical structures to complement or prepare for
regular ESL classes. Prerequisite: EASL 030 or equivalent placement score.
EASL 062 WRITING IMPROVEMENT 1CR
This independent-study class is intended for intermediate ESL learners.
Students will work on their writing at the sentence level and then at the
paragraph level, while reviewing and practicing grammatical structures and
relationships. Prerequisite: EASL 030 or equivalent placement score.
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Course Descriptions
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