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ESL 091     College Reading and Writing 2     6 Units

Students will study patterns of essay organization, relationships of paragraphs within essays, author's purpose, audience, tone, and mood. Student will read materials that highlight cross-cultural content and contemporary issues. Students will also acquire skills in the development and organization of ideas in coherent, well-developed paragraphs and in writing essays that require research. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 091L is required for computer-assisted and instructor-guided practice. This course is designed for non-native speakers of English one level below ENGL 001A.

Lecture Hours: 6  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 302 with P or placement based on assessment

Corequisite: ESL 091L

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 091L     ESL Skills Development Lab     0.5 Units

The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for the ESL 091 courses. It is designed to supplement classroom instruction by providing students the opportunity to work on an individualized basis with materials previously assigned by the ESL instructor, or to write essays for individual critiques by an ESL instructor. Students must enroll concurrently in ESL 091.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 1.5  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Corequisite: ESL 091

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 302     Introduction to College Reading and Writing     6 Units

Students will focus on development of multi-paragraph essays that have a clearly stated thesis that controls the logical development of ideas and demonstrates a high level of fluency and accuracy in sentence grammar and word choice. Students will study readings that demonstrate the ways writers organize and express ideas in different genres and for a variety of rhetorical purposes. Reading materials will include articles, essays, and short literary works highlighting current issues and topics of interest across cultures. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 302L is required for computer-assisted and instructor-guided practice. This course is designed for non-native speakers of English two levels below ENGL 001A.

Lecture Hours: 6  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 312 and ESL 313, both with P or placement based on assessment

Corequisite: ESL 302L

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 302L     ESL Skills Development Lab     0.5 Units

The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for ESL 302 courses. It is designed to supplement classroom instruction by providing students the opportunity to work on an individualized basis with materials previously assigned by the ESL instructor to write essays for individual critiques by an ESL instructor. Students must enroll concurrently in ESL 302.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 1.5  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Corequisite: ESL 302

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 312     Introduction to the Essay     5 Units

Students read and write compositions of multiple paragraphs and short essays on academic topics to acquire grammar, writing, and vocabulary skills for college-level academic work. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 312L is required for computer-assisted grammar and writing practice with lab assistance. ESL 312 is a high-intermediate writing course for non-native speakers of English three levels below ENGL 001A.

Lecture Hours: 5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 322 and ESL 323 and ESL 324, all with P or placement based on assessment

Corequisite: ESL 312L

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 312L     ESL Skills Development Lab     0.5 Units

The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for the ESL 312 course. It is designed to supplement classroom instruction by providing students the opportunity to work on an individualized basis with software and web-based materials previously assigned by the ESL instructor, to attend workshops on grammar and composition, and to receive individual critique by an ESL instructor on assignments written for ESL 312.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 1.5  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Corequisite: ESL 312

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 313     Introduction to College Reading     3 Units

This course is designed for non-native speakers at a high-intermediate level of English proficiency. Course content prepares students to read and respond to college-level texts, demonstrating literal and critical comprehension, and to expand vocabulary for academic purposes. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 312, ESL 314, and ESL 310L is recommended.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: (ESL 322 and ESL 323 and ESL 324) or ENGL 321, all with P grade or placement based on assessment.

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 314     Intermediate-High Listening and Speaking Skills     3 Units

This course refines listening comprehension and speaking skills in academic, vocational, and social contexts at the high intermediate level.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 324 with P grade or placement based on assessment

Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 310L

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 316     Grammar for Writers 1     3 Units

This is an intensive grammar course for ESL writers at a high-intermediate level of language proficiency. Course content focuses on a wide range of grammatical and syntactical structures in meaningful contexts and builds accuracy and fluency in oral and written discourse.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 322 with P grade or placement based on assessment

Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 310L

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 322     Paragraph Development     5 Units

ESL 322 is an intermediate writing course for non-native speakers of English. Students will focus on writing well organized and fully developed paragraphs with correct grammar, sentence structure and word choice. Concurrent enrollment in 0.5 unit of ESL 320L is strongly recommended for computer grammar and writing practice and instructional assistance.

Lecture Hours: 5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 332 and ESL 333 and ESL 334, all with P or placement based on assessment

Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 323 or ESL 324 or ESL 327

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 323     Reading and Vocabulary Development     3 Units

This course is designed for non-native speakers at an intermediate level of proficiency in English. Course content and materials focus mainly on reading comprehension and vocabulary development. Integration of discussion and writing activities is also emphasized. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 322, ESL 324, and ESL 320L are recommended.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 333 with P grade or placement based on assessment

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 324     Listening and Speaking Skills Development     4 Units

Students will focus on developing academic listening and speaking skills at an intermediate-mid level of language proficiency. Students will also acquire idiomatic and academic vocabulary, cultural awareness, and discussion skills through the use of multimedia materials.

Lecture Hours: 4  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 334 with P grade or placement based on assessment

Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in (ESL 322 or ESL 323 or ESL 327) and ESL 320L

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 327     English Pronunciation 2     3 Units

Students further their study of the pronunciation, intonation, stress, and rhythm patterns of English. They are introduced to the phonetic alphabet and study the sound-spelling correlations of English. They also receive further instruction on the production of sounds in word-initial and word-final environments, intonation and stress patterns in multi-syllabic words, and native-like sentence stress, rhythm and intonation. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 322 or ESL 323 or ESL 324 is strongly recommended.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 324 or ESL 337 with P grade or placement based on assessment

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 332     Basic Writing Skills 2     4 Units

This is a low-intermediate grammar/writing course for non-native speakers of English. Students learn grammar and writing techniques for composing sentences and short paragraphs.

Lecture Hours: 4  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 342 or ESL 345 with P grade or placement by assessment

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 333     Basic Reading Skills 2     3 Units

This course is designed for non-native speakers who are at a low-intermediate level of proficiency in English. Course content and materials expand reading and vocabulary skills by focusing on literal and critical comprehension of text. Development of speaking and writing skills through interactive class activities is also emphasized. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 332, ESL 334, and ESL 330L is recommended.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 346 with P grade or placement based on assessment

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 334     Basic Listening/Speaking 2     5 Units

Students will learn listening and speaking skills at the intermediate-low level of English proficiency. Students will participate in class activities and use multimedia materials focused on aural comprehension, oral communication, and clear pronunciation in a variety of contexts.

Lecture Hours: 5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 344 or ESL 347 with P grade or placement based on assessment

Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 332 and ESL 333

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 337     English Pronunciation 1     3 Units

Students are introduced to articulatory phonetics and basic intonation, stress, and rhythm patterns of English. Students will study the place and manner of the articulation of the sounds of English and spelling patterns for vowel and consonant sounds. Students will also be introduced to rhythm, stress, and intonation patterns, in English. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 332 or ESL 333 or ESL 334 is strongly recommended.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 347 with P grade or placement based on assessment

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 341L     ESL Skills Development Lab     0.5-1 Units

The content of this lab will facilitate language skill development for students enrolling in the ESL entry level courses by providing computer-assisted language instruction and workbooks. Students will work on an individualized basis, with assistance from staff as needed, to enhance language skills. It is highly recommended that students be enrolled concurrently in any ESL 340 series course. Repeatable to a maximum of 1.0 unit.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 1.5  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: K

Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in any ESL 340 series courses

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 345     Basic Writing Skills 1     4 Units

ESL 345 is a novice-high grammar and writing course for non-native speakers of English. Students will study the grammar and syntax of written discourse in sentences and short passages. Students will learn how to write, revise, and edit a variety of sentences and short paragraphs.

Lecture Hours: 4  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Open Curriculum*: Placement test required before registering

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 346     Basic Reading Skills 1     3 Units

ESL 346 is a novice-high reading course for non-native speakers of English. Students learn comprehension skills such as identifying and distinguishing main ideas and details and finding meaning of new words through context clues. Students also develop post-reading strategies such as paraphrasing important information and brief writing responses to readings.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Open Curriculum*: Placement test required before registering

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 347     Basic Listening and Speaking 1     5 Units

ESL 347 is a novice-high listening/speaking course for non-native speakers of English. Students will learn listening skills such as listening for main idea and details, phonemic differences, intonation and stress patterns, and sound reductions. Students will also learn speaking skills at novice-high level of restatement of important information, use of key words and phrases in questions and statements, description of speakers' opinions and feelings, and pronunciation of phonemic pairs, stress patterns, and sound reductions.

Lecture Hours: 5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Open Curriculum*: Placement test required before registering

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 350L     ESL Skills Development Lab     0.5-1 Units

The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for ESL students at a low-intermediate level. It is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop and improve their skills in listening comprehension, oral production, reading, writing, and vocabulary development through the use of an interactive computer software program.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 1.5  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: K

Prerequisite: Placement by multiple measures; Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 352, ESL 353, and/or ESL 354 is strongly recommended

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 352     Basic Writing Skills 2     4 Units

This is a low-intermediate grammar/writing course for non-native speakers of English. Students learn grammar and writing techniques for composing sentences and short paragraphs.

Lecture Hours: 4  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: Placement by multiple measures

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 353     Basic Reading Skills 2     3 Units

This course is designed for non-native speakers who are at a low-intermediate level of proficiency in English. Course content and materials expand reading and vocabulary skills by focusing on literal and critical comprehension of text. Development of speaking and writing skills through interactive class activities is also emphasized.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: Placement by multiple measures

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 354     Basic Listening/Speaking 2     5 Units

Students will learn listening and speaking skills at the intermediate-low level of English proficiency. Students will participate in class activities and use multimedia materials focused on aural comprehension, oral communication, and clear pronunciation in a variety of contexts.

Lecture Hours: 5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: Placement by multiple measures

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 357     English Pronunciation 1     3 Units

Students are introduced to articulatory phonetics and basic intonation, stress, and rhythm patterns of English. Students will study the place and manner of the articulation of the sounds of English and spelling patterns for vowel and consonant sounds. Students will also be introduced to rhythm, stress, and intonation patterns in English.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 360L     ESL Skills Development Lab     0.5-1 Units

The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for ESL students at an intermediate level. It is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop and improve their skills in listening comprehension, oral production, reading, writing, and vocabulary development through the use of an interactive computer software program.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 1.5  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 352 or ESL 353 or ESL 354 with P grade or placement by mulitple measures

Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 362, ESL 363, and/or ESL 364 is strongly recommended

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 362     Paragraph Development     5 Units

This is an intermediate writing course for non-native speakers of English. Students will focus on writing well organized and fully developed paragraphs with correct grammar, sentence structure and word choice.

Lecture Hours: 5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: (ESL 332 and ESL 333 and ESL 334) or (ESL 352 and ESL 353 and ESL 354) all with P grade or placement by multiple measures

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 363     Reading and Vocabulary Development     3 Units

This course is designed for non-native speakers at an intermediate level of proficiency in English. Course content and materials focus mainly on reading comprehension and vocabulary development. Integration of discussion and writing activities is also emphasized.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 333 or ESL 353 with P grade or placement by multiple measures

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 364     Listening and Speaking Skills Development     4 Units

Students will focus on developing academic listening and speaking skills at an intermediate-mid level of language proficiency. Students will also acquire idiomatic and academic vocabulary, cultural awareness, and discussion skills through the use of multimedia materials.

Lecture Hours: 4  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 354 or ESL 334 with P grade or placement by multiple measures

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 367     English Pronunciation 2     3 Units

Students further their study of the pronunciation, intonation, stress, and rhythm patterns of English. They are introduced to the phonetic alphabet and study the sound-spelling correlations of English. They also receive further instruction on the production of sounds in word-initial and word-final environments, intonation and stress patterns in multi-syllabic words, and native-like sentence stress, rhythm and intonation.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 370L     ESL Skills Development Lab     0.5-1 Units

The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for ESL learners at a high-intermediate level. It is designed to provide students the opportunity to work on an individual basis with computer software as well as written work to improve their skills in listening comprehension, oral production, reading, writing and vocabulary development.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 1.5  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 362 or ESL 363 or ESL 364 with P grade or placement by multiple measures

Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 373 and/or ESL 374 is strongly recommended

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 372     Introduction to Essay Writing     5 Units

Students read and write compositions of multiple paragraphs and short essays on academic topics to acquire grammar, writing, and vocabulary skills for college-level academic work. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 312L or ESL 372L is required for computer-assisted grammar and writing practice with lab assistance.

Lecture Hours: 5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: K

Prerequisite: (ESL 322 or ESL 362) and (ESL 323 or ESL 363) and (ESL 324 or ESL 364) all with P grade or placement by multiple measures

Corequisite: ESL 312L or ESL 372L

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 372L     ESL Skills Development Lab     0.5 Units

The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for high-intermediate ESL learners. It is designed to supplement classroom instruction by providing students the opportunity to work on an individualized basis with software and web-based material. Written work will also be assigned and critiqued by an instructor.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 1.5  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Corequisite: ESL 372

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 373     Introduction to Academic Reading     3 Units

This course is designed for non-native speakers at a high-intermediate level of English proficiency. Course content prepares students to read and respond to college-level texts, demonstrating literal and critical comprehension, and to expand vocabulary for academic purposes.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: (ESL 362 or ESL 322) and (ESL 364 or ESL 324) and (ESL 363 or ESL 323) all with P grade or placement by multiple measures

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 374     Intermediate-High Listening and Speaking Skills     3 Units

This course refines listening comprehension and speaking skills in academic, vocational, and social contexts at the high intermediate level.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 324 or ESL 364 with P grade or placement by multiple measures

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 376     Grammar for Writers 1     3 Units

This is an intensive grammar course for ESL writers at the intermediate-high level of language proficiency. Course content focuses on a wide range of grammatical and syntactical structures in meaningful contexts and builds accuracy and fluency in written discourse.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 362 or ESL 322 with P grade or placement by multiple measures

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 377     English Pronunciation 3     3 Units

In this course, students will develop native-like speech in English. The course provides an introduction on how to utilize the International Phonetic Alphabet to distinguish the sounds of English and produce natural-sounding speech in connected discourse. Different intonation, stress, and pitch patterns to change sentence focus and to signal middle and end of sentences are analyzed.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 324 or ESL 364 with P grade or placement by multiple measures

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 380     Academic Reading & Writing 1     6 Units

Students will focus on the development of multi-paragraph essays that have a clearly stated thesis that controls the logical development of ideas and demonstrates a high level of fluency and accuracy in sentence grammar and word choice. Students will study readings that demonstrate the ways writers organize and express ideas in different genres and for a variety of rhetorical purposes. Reading materials will include articles, essays, and short literary works highlighting current issues and topics of interest across cultures. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 302L. This course is designed for non-native speakers of English two levels below English 001A.

Lecture Hours: 6  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: (ESL 312 or ESL 372) and (ESL 313 or ESL 373) all with P grade or placement by multiple measures

Corequisite: ESL 302L or ESL 380L

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 380L     ESL Skills Development Lab     0.5 Units

The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for the course, ESL 380. It is designed to supplement classroom instruction by providing students the opportunity to work on an individualized basis with an ESL instructor on assigned essays and summaries. Students must enroll concurrently in ESL 380.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 1.5  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Corequisite: ESL 380

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 386     Editing and Grammar for Writer     3 Units

This course emphasizes proofreading, editing, and grammar for ESL writers at a low-advanced level of English language proficiency. Course content focuses on a wide range of grammatical and syntactical structures in meaningful contexts and builds accuracy and fluency in academic writing.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 312 or ESL 372 with P grade or placement by multiple measures

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 390     Academic Reading and Writing 2     6 Units

Students will study patterns of essay organization, relationships of paragraphs within essays, author's purpose, audience, tone, and mood. Student will read materials that highlight cross-cultural content and contemporary issues. Students will also acquire skills in the development and organization of ideas in coherent, well-developed paragraphs and in writing essays that require research. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 091L or ESL 060L is required for computer-assisted and instructor-guided practice. This course is designed for non-native speakers of English one level below English 001A.

Lecture Hours: 6  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: O

Prerequisite: ESL 302 or ESL 380 with P grade or placement by multiple measures

Corequisite: ESL 091L

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 390L     ESL Skills Development Lab     0.5 Units

The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for the course, ESL 390. It is designed to supplement classroom instruction by providing students the opportunity to work on an individualized basis with an ESL instructor on assigned essays and summaries. Students must enroll concurrently in ESL 390.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 1.5  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Corequisite: ESL 390

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 396     Grammar for Writers 2     3 Units

This course is designed to help ESL students improve their writing skills and grammar usage for success in ESL 390. The course focuses on persistent structural problems and offers in depth analysis of English grammar and syntax for advanced ESL college students preparing to pursue academic or vocational studies.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Prerequisite: ESL 316 or ESL 376 with P grade or placement by multiple measures

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 502     Basic ESL Skills 1     0 Units

ESL 502 is a non-credit high-beginning level ESL course designed to improve students' listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Students will learn how to pronounce basic words correctly, engage in basic communication with others, understand/use basic grammar structures, and acquire/expand basic vocabulary.

Lecture Hours: 5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Open Curriculum: No prerequisite, corequisite or levels

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 504     Basic ESL Skills 2     0 Units

ESL 504 is a non-credit high-beginning level integrated ESL skills course with strong emphasis on basic reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Students will learn to comprehend frequently used words in context, use learned phrases and sentences to express ideas in basic writing, understand basic grammar structures, and read simplified material.

Lecture Hours: 6  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Open Curriculum: No prerequisite, corequisite or levels

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 506     Introduction to Citizenship     0 Units

This course is designed for students at the beginning level of English acquisition. The content includes the steps to become a citizen and the study of U.S. History and Government as they relate to the citizenship exam. This course provides instruction in reading and writing, sentence structure, and conversation skills in order to prepare for the U.S. Citizenship interview and test or transfer to the Advanced Citizenship class.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Open Curriculum: No prerequisite, corequisite or levels

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 507     English for Child Care     0 Units

This non-credit course is designed for non-native speakers at a beginning level of proficiency in English. Course content and materials focus on language skills including a combination reading, writing, listening, and speaking regarding child care. ESL students of this course will also learn how to access resources available in the community to help parents and care givers.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Open Curriculum: No prerequisite, corequisite or levels

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 514     Healthy Life Encounters     0 Units

This course is designed for non-native speakers at a low intermediate level of English proficiency focusing on healthcare communication. This course is appropriate for those who study English for general healthcare communication or professional purposes. Students will learn communication skills, with a focus on listening and speaking skills, through the use of medical vocabulary and expressions. Emphasis is also placed on management of healthy lives and diets.

Lecture Hours: 4  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Open Curriculum: No prerequisite, corequisite or levels

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 516     Advanced Citizenship     0 Units

This course is for high beginning students and focuses on responding to personal questions, basic grammar structures and knowledge of U.S. history and government necessary to pass the citizenship test. Taking the citizenship test is not a requirement for the class.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Open Curriculum: No prerequisite, corequisite or levels

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 523     English for Job Searching     0 Units

This non-credit course is designed for students at an intermediate level of proficiency in English. The course will provide students the English language skills and knowledge needed to successfully search and apply for a variety of jobs in California as well as in the United States, using the latest technology and traditional methods. A combination of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills will be practiced.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Open Curriculum: No prerequisite, corequisite or levels

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 524     Cultural Encounters     0 Units

This non-credit ESL course is designed for non-native speakers at the middle intermediate level of English proficiency focusing on cultural exchange with native speakers. Students will acquire academic and idiomatic expressions as well as listening and speaking skills necessary for daily communication. Emphasis is also placed on students' exposure to American culture and social interactions.

Lecture Hours: 4  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Open Curriculum: No prerequisite, corequisite or levels

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 533     English for Customer Service Professions     0 Units

This non-credit course is designed for students at a high-intermediate level of proficiency in English. This course will provide students the English language skills and knowledge needed in preparation for work in customer service occupations. The contents of the course focus on learning communication skills as well as written skills pertaining to serving customers in the restaurant, retail, hotel and travel industries. A combination of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills will be practiced.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Open Curriculum: No prerequisite, corequisite or levels

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ESL 540L     ESL Skills Development Lab     0 Units

The content of this lab will facilitate language skill development for ESL students at a beginning level by providing computer-assisted language instruction. Students will work on an individualized basis with assistance from staff as needed to enhance language skills. This lab is a non-credit course.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 1.5  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Open Curriculum: No prerequisite, corequisite or levels

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

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