[Prerequisite: ESL 149D and ESL 149E, or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes. Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: ESL 159B.] Fourth of four semesters of Academic ESL. Prepares students for mainstream college classes. Provides instruction in reading and grammar at an advanced level of English. Emphasizes reading authentic texts and analyzing argumentative texts. Includes advanced grammar: passive voice, perfect tenses, sentence variety and adjective/noun clauses. Incorporates academic listening and speaking. [D; CSU]