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Advanced Academic Literacy (ACLT 053)

Credit Course

3 credits

$124 per credit

in-county, fees apply

Blended

Is a course in which students gain advanced instruction in critical thinking, reading, and writing to support success in ENGL 101 and 100-level courses across disciplines. Using theme-based readings from a variety of genres, students analyze complex academic texts from a variety of perspectives, critically respond to ideas and information in texts, and construct essays and other written responses that integrate ideas and information. Students must earn a "C" to pass the course. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): Students may self-place or have a high school GPA of 2.0-2.49 or previous placement into ENGL 052 and RDNG 052.

Sections

Spring 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      M
      Location: Online
    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Blended
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 02/23/2026 - 05/17/2026
    • Instructor: Elsbeth Mantler
    • Course ID: #26114

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This blended (3-week intensive) ACLT 053 section is part of the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) and is designed to provide targeted support to help you succeed in ENGL 101. This 10-week late-start course runs for the entire 10-week duration, but the blended contact hours are limited to (10:15 - 11:15 am) on February 23, March 2, and March 9 and are synchronous online. The remainder of the course work will be completed asynchronously online. To register for this ACLT 053 section, you must also enroll in ENGL 101 WXO (26115). NOTE: This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) course

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:10 - 10:10 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      M
      Location: Online
    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Blended
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 02/23/2026 - 05/17/2026
    • Instructor: Haleh Azimi
    • Course ID: #26111

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE:Blended (3 weeks) ACLT 053: This blended (3-week) Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) section of ACLT 053 is designed to provide targeted support to help you succeed in ENGL 101. This course runs for the entire semester, but the blended contact hours are limited to [2/23, 3/2, 3/9] on online video software. The remainder of the course work will be completed asynchronously online. To register for this ACLT 053 section, you must also enroll in ENGL 101 (WXN) 26112. A free/low-cost textbook is used for this course.