English As a Second Language (ESL)
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 107 Editing and Grammar for Writers 3 Units
This course is designed to help ESL students improve their writing skills and grammar usage for success in ESL 091. 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 302 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 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 310L ESL Skills Development Lab 0.5-1 Units
The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for the ESL 310 series. It is designed to supplement classroom instruction (in the ESL 310 series) by providing students the opportunity to work on an individual basis with materials developed for the ESL 310L course. Students utilize computer software programs, workbooks, and other supplementary materials to develop and improve their skills in listening comprehension, oral production, reading, writing and vocabulary development. Students must be enrolled concurrently in ESL 312, ESL 313, or ESL 314. Twenty-four hours of lab work are required for each 1/2 unit of credit. Repeatable to a maximum of 1 unit.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 1.5 Repeatable: Yes Grading: K
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 312 or ESL 313 or ESL 314
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 317 English Pronunciation 3 3 Units
Students develop native-like speech in English. They utilize the International Phonetic Alphabet to distinguish the sounds of English and produce natural-sounding speech in connected discourse. They learn different intonation, stress, and pitch patterns to change sentence focus and to signal middle and end of sentences. They use contractions and reductions and assimilate sounds to produce natural speech. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 312 or ESL 313 or ESL 314 is strongly recommended.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: K
Prerequisite: ESL 324 or ESL 327 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 320L ESL Skills Development Lab 0.5-1 Units
The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for the ESL 320 series. It is designed to supplement classroom instruction in the ESL 320 series by providing students the opportunity to develop and improve their skills in listening comprehension, oral production, reading, writing, and vocabulary development. Students utilize English Interactive computer software program. Students must be enrolled concurrently in ESL 322, ESL 323, or ESL 324. Twenty-four hours of lab work are required for each 1/2 unit of credit. Repeatable to a maximum of 1.0 units.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 1.5 Repeatable: Yes Grading: K
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 322 or ESL 323 or ESL 324
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 330L ESL Skills Development Lab 0.5-1 Units
The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for the ESL 330 series. It is designed to supplement classroom instruction in the ESL 330 series by providing students the opportunity to develop and improve their skills in listening comprehension, oral production, reading, writing, and vocabulary development. Students utilize English Interactive computer software program and workbooks to improve these skills. Students must be enrolled concurrently in ESL 332, ESL 333, or ESL 334. Twenty-four hours of lab work are required for each 1/2 unit of credit. Repeatable to a maximum of 1.0 unit.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 1.5 Repeatable: Yes Grading: K
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 332 or ESL 333 or ESL 334 or ESL 337
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 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 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 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: Yes Grading: L
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 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
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 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