- ESL-001
- Composition for College
- Credit(s) 5
Composition for College
ESL 001 is the study of standard college-level reading, writing, speaking and listening
focusing on critical thinking skills. Students will practice the writing process by
composing essays with effective writing skills and will develop academic literacy
by employing advanced techniques of essay and research writing with an emphasis on
critical thinking, argumentation or other rhetorical strategies, synthesis of research
materials, and academic citation. Each module will reinforce the development of English
reading, writing, grammar, presentation, communication, and research skills. This
course is the equivalent of ENG001A.
- Class Hours:
- 90 Lecture
- Anti-Requisite(s):
- ENG 001A
- Advisory(s):
- ESL 135
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- ENGL 100
- ESL-120
- Converstion Practice & Everyda
- Credit(s) 3
Conversation Practice & Everyday English
ESL 120 is for students whose native language is not English. This course includes
listening and speaking practice with an emphasis on developing conversation skills
for everyday situations.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- P/NP
- ESL-210
- ESL for College and Work
- Credit(s) 3
ESL for College and Work
ESL 210 is designed to help the English Language Learner acquire general language
skills needed to function effectively in work and academic environments. Emphasis
is placed on the practice of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and computer skills.
This low-intermediate level ESL course develops oral and written communication skills
in English within the context of work environments. Students study and practice vocabulary
for communicating with employers, customers, and industry professionals. Students
learn about their profession and explore opportunities in their career industry.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- ESL-125
- Conversation Practice Inter Le
- Credit(s) 3
Conversation Practice Intermediate Level
ESL 125 is for students whose native language is not English but who can already speak
basic English. This course continues conversation practice with an emphasis on increasing
vocabulary and fluency. Students may enroll in 1 unit (6 weeks of study), 2 units
(12 weeks of study), or 3 units (18 weeks of study) per semester.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- P/NP
- ESL-130
- Reading and Writing Beginning
- Credit(s) 3
Reading and Writing Beginning Level
ESL 130 is for students whose native language is not English. This course emphasizes
beginning reading, basic grammar, and sentence writing. Students may enroll in 1 unit
(6 weeks of study), 2 units (12 weeks of study), or 3 units (18 weeks of study) per
semester.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- P/NP
- ESL-135
- Reading and Writing Intermedia
- Credit(s) 3
Reading and Writing Intermediate Level
ESL 135 is for students who have advanced ESL skills in reading, writing, and speaking.
Students will practice communication skills necessary for career and life. This will
be done through presentations, role playing, and mock interviews.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- P/NP