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Advanced Academic Literacy (ACLT 053)

Credit Course

3 credits

$122 per credit

in-county, fees apply

Online, In-person, 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 2025 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      7:20 - 8:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21636

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and English 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 WZD (20837). This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 02/24/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #22491

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and English 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 WXO (22661). This section meets during the Late Start ten week session. This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21638

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and English 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 WXA (20953). This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:10 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Dundalk, CRBL 208

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21616

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and English 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 DXC (20834). NOTE: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      7:20 - 8:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Essex, AHUM 215

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21637

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and English 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 EYE (20952). This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      10:10 - 11:05 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Essex, AHUM 220

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21655

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and English 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 EXB (21656). This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      2:20 - 3:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Catonsville, HUMN 115

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21716

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and ENGL 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 CYD (21717). NOTE: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      7:10 - 8:10 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      T
      Location: Online
    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Blended
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #23699

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and English 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 WZW 23698 This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:15 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21641

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and English 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 WYY (21648). This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:05 - 10:00 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Catonsville, HTEC 120

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21579

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and ENGL 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 CXA (20652). NOTE: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      7:20 - 8:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Catonsville, HUMN 012

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21584

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and ENGL 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 CZA (20970). NOTE: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:35 - 11:00 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, AHUM 009

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21634

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and English 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 EXL (20836). This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:20 - 1:15 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Dundalk, CRBL 209

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21623

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and English 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 DXA (20981). This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      2:20 - 3:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, AHUM 210

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21635

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and English 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 ENC (21043). This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:15 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Essex, LIBR 206

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21639

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and English 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 EXE (21645). This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21642

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and English 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 WXB (21650). This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      10:10 - 11:10 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      M
      Location: Essex, AHUM 009
    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Blended
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #23697

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and English 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 EXW (23694). NOTE: This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:20 - 1:15 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Owings Mills, O 409

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21585

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and ENGL 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 OYA (20293). Note: This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      7:20 - 8:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21629

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and English 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 WYD (21630). This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:10 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Catonsville, HUMN 115

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21718

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and ENGL 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 CXF (21719). NOTE: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      7:20 - 8:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21743

    Credit Hours: 0

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. Students who are placed in ACLT 053 may take an ALP section and ENGL 101 at the same time. Students registering for this ACLT 053 section must also register for ENGL 101 WZI (21741). This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.