AED Adult Educational Program

AED 001 Nonnative Literacy Skills I (1-0 to 4-0) 1-4 hrs.
Introduces basic English conversation and literacy skills. Develops the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to basic survival needs. Concentrates on the following topic areas: general information, social skills/American culture, health, environment, community skills, consumer skills, employment skills and transportation. Grammar points are integrated as appropriate. Focuses on vocabulary acquisition and beginning listening and literacy skills. This course is for students of English who have minimal native literacy skills. It is the first in a sequence of four courses.

AED 002 Nonnative Literacy Skills II (1-0 to 4-0) 1-4 hrs.
Continues to introduce basic English conversation and literacy skills. Develops the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to basic survival needs. Concentrates on the following topic areas: general information, social skills/ American culture, health, environment, community skills, consumer skills, employment skills and transportation. Grammar points are integrated as appropriate. Focuses on using basic vocabulary and literacy skills in daily routine situations. This course is for students of English who have minimal native language literacy skills. It is the second in a sequence of four courses.

AED 003 Nonnative Literacy Skills III (1-0 to 4-0) 1-4 hrs.
Extends basic English conversation and literacy skills. Develops the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to basic survival needs. Concentrates on the following topic areas: general information, social skills/American culture, health, environment, community skills, consumer skills, employment skills and transportation. Grammar points are integrated as appropriate. Focuses on building vocabulary in everyday situations. This course is for students of English who have minimal native language literacy skills. It is the third in a sequence of four courses.

AED 004 Nonnative Literacy Skills IV (1-0 to 4-0) 1-4 hrs.
Reviews basic English conversation and literacy skills. Develops the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to basic survival needs. Concentrates on the following topic areas: general information, social skills/American culture, health, environment, community skills, consumer skills, employment skills and transportation. Grammar points are integrated as appropriate. Focuses on effective communication and literacy strategies used in everyday situations. This course is for students of English who have minimal native language literacy skills. It is the fourth in a sequence of four courses.

AED 013 Topics in Adult Educational Development/Basic (.5-0 to 4-0) .5-4 hrs.
Studies selected problems or topics in Adult Educational Development (AED) at the basic level. The exact content and instructional methodology will vary semester to semester depending on the material to be studied. A syllabus or course outline containing additional information will be available with registration materials each time that the course is offered. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of four credit hours.
Prerequisite:
A languages skills or a reading skills placement test which identifies the Nonnative Literacy, Basic Skills, or Pre-GED (General Educational Development) student.

AED 015 Topics in Adult Educational Development (.5-0 to 4-0) .5-4 hrs.
Studies selected problems or topics in Adult Educational Development (AED). The exact content and instructional methodology will vary semester to semester depending on the material to be studied. A syllabus or course outline containing additional information will be available with registration materials each time that the course is offered. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of four credit hours.
Prerequisite:
A reading skills placement test which identifies the Adult Secondary Education (ASE) student.

AED 021 Basic Reading Skills (1-0 to 6-0) 1-6 hrs.
Introduces basic word recognition and word attack skills including prereading skills, sight words, phonics skills and structural analysis skills; comprehension and advanced reading skills in relation to words, sentences, selections and sequence; and specialized skills in locating and organizing information, reading maps, interpreting graphs, tables or diagrams, and developing personal reading skills. Introduces skills of application, analysis and evaluation of reading materials. Prepares the student for AED 023.

AED 023 Pre-GED Reading Skills (1-0 to 3-0) 1-3 hrs.
Reinforces and reviews word recognition and word attack skills of structural analysis; comprehension and advanced reading skills including deriving meaning from words, sentences, selections and identifying sequence; specialized reading skills including locating and organizing information, reading maps and interpreting graphs, tables or diagrams; and personal reading skills. Introduces skills of application, analysis and evaluation. Prepares the student for AED 025.

AED 025 GED Social Studies and Science (1-0 to 6-0) 1-6 hrs.
Reviews specific social studies, science and U.S./Illinois Constitution content areas and skills. Emphasis is upon review of comprehension, application, analysis and evaluation levels of cognitive skills. Prepares the student for the GED Social Studies, Science and U.S./Illinois Constitution tests.

AED 031 Basic English Skills (1-0 to 6-0) 1-6 hrs.
Presents basic English grammar and usage, spelling rules, vocabulary/dictionary use, capitalization and punctuation. Develops skills in producing short, clear writing examples. Prepares the student for AED 033.

AED 033 Pre-GED English Skills (1-0 to 3-0) 1-3 hrs.
Reinforces basic English grammar and usage, spelling rules, vocabulary/dictionary use, capitalization, punctuation and sentence/paragraph development. Introduces skills of application, analysis and evaluation. Prepares the student for AED 035.

AED 035 GED Writing Skills and Literature (1-0 to 3-0) 1-3 hrs.
Reviews basic grammar and usage; sentence structure, style, logic and paragraph organization, punctuation, capitalization and spelling. Produces writing samples that require the writer to take a position and defend it with appropriate evidence, detail and argumentative strategies. Prepares students for the GED Writing Skills Test. Reviews literacy types, terms, techniques, interpretation and commentary to prepare the student for the GED Interpreting Literature and the Arts Test.

AED 041 Basic Mathematical Skills (1-0 to 6-0) 1-6 hrs.
Introduces basic arithmetic skills including the fundamental operations with whole numbers, decimals, fractions and mixed numbers, verbal reasoning and measurement systems. Prepares the student for AED 043.

AED 043 Pre-GED Mathematical Skills (1-0 to 3-0) 1-3 hrs.
Reinforces arithmetic skills including the fundamental operations with decimals, fractions, mixed numbers, verbal reasoning and measurement systems. Introduces percents, ratio and proportion and charts and graphs. Introduces comprehension, application, analysis and evaluation levels of cognitive skills. Prepares the student for AED 045.

AED 045 GED Mathematics (1-0 to 3-0) 1-3 hrs.
Reviews arithmetic skills including decimals, fractions, numbers, verbal reasoning, measurement, percents, ratio and proportion and charts and graphs. Introduces algebra and geometry concepts, multi-step problem solving, using formulas and numeration statistics. Emphasizes review of comprehension, application, analysis and evaluation levels of cognitive skills. Prepares the student for the GED Mathematics Test.

AED 063 Adult Employment Skills/Basic (.5-0 to 3-0) .5-3 hrs.
Acquaints the Nonnative Literacy, Basic Skills and Pre-GED (General Educational Development) student with the American workplace. Explores the world of work and current issues and trends that affect employability. Integrates and compares students¹ work experiences in American and non-native work cultures. Introduces topics such as job/career assessment, individual education/ employment plans, employment/life skills, job search skills, employment documents, interviewing skills, employment practices and personnel programs, job retention skills and job departure. Personal biographies are used for needs assessments.
Prerequisite:
A language skills or reading skills placement test which identifies the Nonnative Literacy, Basic Skills or Pre-GED student.

AED 065 Adult Employment Skills (.5-0 to 3-0) .5-3 hrs.
Introduces, reinforces, and reviews the world of work and current issues and trends that affect employability. Explores topics such as job/career assessment, individual education/employment plans, employment life skills, job search skills, employment documents, interviewing skills, employment practices and personnel programs, job retention skills and job departure. Aptitude/ career interest tests and personal biographies are used for needs assessments. Introduces the William Rainey Harper College Job Opportunities Bulletin System (JOBS).
Prerequisite:
A reading skills placement test which identifies the Adult Secondary Education (ASE) student.

AED 071 Citizenship Training (1-0 to 3-0) 1-3 hrs.
Introduces the basic structure, functions and purposes of U.S. federal, state and local government and major aspects of American history. Reviews the responsibilities and application/test procedures for U.S. citizenship. Studies American customs and institutions.