Course Descriptions: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
(INGLES COMO SEGUNDO IDIOMA)
An intensive language development program that provides English as a Second Language instruction for students whose native language is not English. Students who wish to enroll in the program should have a knowledge of basic English equivalent to at least one year of previous study in programs such as Adult Basic Education and language schools, or previous language instruction in their native country. The ESL placement test is administered prior to the beginning of each semester in order to assess English ability for correct placement. For more information, students should contact the English as a Second Language Office, Building 3, Room 205, or call 306-3412.
Un programa intensivo para el desarrollo del idioma que provee instrucción de Inglés como segundo idioma a los estudiantes cuyo idioma no es el Inglés. El estudiante que deseé inscribirse en el programa, deberá tener un conocimiento básico del Inglés equivalente a por lo menos un año de estudio previo en un programa de Inglés como: Educación Básica para adultos, instituto de idiomas, o estudios previos en el país de origen. El examen de aptitud de Inglés como Segundo Idioma es administrado antes del comienzo de cada semestre. El resultado del examen colocará al estudiante en el nivel apropiado. Para más información pueden dirigirse a la oficina de Inglés como Segundo Idioma, localizada en el edificio 3, oficina 205, o pueden llamar al 306-3412.
ESL 400 COMPOSITION FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS (Replaced ENGL 400)
Units 5; Class Hours: Minimum of 80 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 844 or appropriate skill level as indicated by placement test score and other measures as needed. Description: In this course, students learn to plan, organize, compose, and revise expository essays based on the analysis of complex pieces of writing, both fiction and nonfiction. In addition, students review and follow the conventions of standard written English including punctuation, mechanics, grammar and sentence structure. Successful completion of BOTH ESL 400 AND READ 836 is required for entrance into ENGL 100. You may choose to enroll in ESL 400 and READ 836 concurrently. Transfer: CSU, UC.
ESL 800 ESL PREPARATORY COURSE
Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum. Description: Beginning-level English-language instruction for speakers of other languages. Developmental practice in all language skills: grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Preparation for ESL Level I courses. One year of previous English language study, ESL 807 or placement by College ESL Placement Test is recommended. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 805 ADVANCED GRAMMAR REVIEW
Units 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 804 or 824, or placement by College ESL Placement Test. Description: This course is primarily for students whose native language is other than English. Students review, practice and synthesize the grammar and sentence structure of standard written English in context. Selections from fiction and non-fiction are used as a basis for discussion and analysis of language. In addition, students react to the readings in writing and focus on editing what they have written. Special attention is paid to a review of verb tenses as well as basic and advanced sentence structure. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 807 ESL BASIC INTEGRATED SKILLS
Units (Grade Option) 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Introductory level English language instruction for speakers of other languages. Development of all language skills: grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Preparation for ESL 800 course. Focus on language related survival/life skills, as needed for the community-based ESL programs. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 821 GRAMMAR I
Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 800, or placement by College ESL Placement Test. Description: Introduces students to grammar skills at the high-beginning level. Special attention is paid to understanding grammar rules in context and applying these rules to student writing. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 822 GRAMMAR II
Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 801 or 821, or placement by College ESL Placement Test. Description: Introduces students to grammar skills at the low-intermediate level. Special attention is paid to understanding grammar rules in context and applying these rules to student writing. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 823 GRAMMAR III
Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 802 or 822, or placement by College ESL Placement Test. Description: Introduces students to grammar skills at the high-intermediate level. Special attention is paid to understanding grammar rules in context and applying these rules to student writing. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 824 GRAMMAR IV
Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 803 or 823, or placement by College ESL Placement Test. Description: Introduces students to grammar skills at the advanced level. Special attention is paid to understanding grammar rules in context and applying these rules to student writing. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 831 LISTENING/SPEAKING I
Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 800 or placement by College ESL Placement Test. Description: Introduces students to academic listening/speaking skills at the high-beginning level. Attention is paid to pronunciation and use of idiomatic expressions, plus practice in English conversation. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 832 LISTENING/SPEAKING II
Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 811 or 831, or placement by College ESL Placement Test. Description: Introduces students to academic listening/speaking skills at the low-intermediate level. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 833 LISTENING/SPEAKING III
Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 812 or 832, or placement by College ESL Placement Test. Description: Introduces students to academic listening/speaking skills at the high-intermediate level. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 834 LISTENING/SPEAKING IV
Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 813 or 833, or placement by College ESL Placement Test. Description: Introduces students to academic listening/speaking skills at the advanced level. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 836 ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION
Units 2; Class Hours: Minimum of 32 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This is a course for students whose native language is other than English. It is designed to ear train participants to American intonation and pronunciation. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 837 INTERMEDIATE VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
Units 2; Class Hours: Minimum of 32 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 801 or 811 or 821 or 831 or 841 or 851 or 861. Description: In this course students learn to use word analysis skills to expand vocabulary, as well as to use strategies for understanding new words from contexts. There is additional attention to analysis of word parts and to expanding vocabulary via domains and concepts. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree. May be repeated three times for credit.
ESL 841 WRITING I
Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 800 or placement by College ESL Placement Test. Description: Introduces students to high beginning academic writing in response to readings. Special attention is paid to the grammar and mechanics of written academic English. Comprehension and vocabulary development are also stressed. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 842 WRITING II
Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 841 or 851, or placement by College ESL Placement Test. Description: Introduces students to low intermediate practice in writing in response to readings in English. Special attention is paid to the grammar and mechanics of written academic English. Comprehension and vocabulary development are also stressed. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 843 WRITING III
Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 842 or 852, or placement by College ESL Placement Test. Description: Introduces students to writing in response to readings at the high-intermediate level. Special attention is paid to comprehension, the grammar and mechanics of written academic English, vocabulary development and paragraph writing. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 844 WRITING IV
Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 843 or 853, or placement by College ESL Placement Test. Description: Introduces students to advanced academic writing in response to readings. Special attention is paid to comprehension, vocabulary development, paragraph and essay writing, grammar and mechanics of written academic English. The course is designed to prepare students for college-entry courses. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 861 READING I
Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 800 or placement by College ESL Placement Test. Description: Introduces students to advanced beginning practice in reading English. Special attention is paid to reading comprehension. Vocabulary development and the mechanics of academic English are also stressed. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 862 READING II
Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 851 or 861, or placement by College ESL Placement Test. Description: Introduces students to low intermediate practice in reading in English. Special attention is paid to vocabulary and comprehension in academic English. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 863 READING III
Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 852 or 862, or placement by College ESL Placement Test. Description: Introduces students to high intermediate practice in reading in English. Special attention is paid to vocabulary and reading comprehension in academic English. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
ESL 864 READING IV
Units 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 64 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Prerequisite(s): ESL 853 or 863, or placement by College ESL Placement Test. Description: Introduces students to advanced practice in reading academic English. Special attention is paid to advanced vocabulary and comprehension of original authentic readings. The course is designed to prepare students for college-level entry courses. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.
