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ESL – English For Second Language Speakers
For the following classes, please make an appointment for ESL assessment when applying. These classes are limited to students whose first language is not English.
ESL 10G, Multiple Skills Preparation: Listening, Speaking, and Grammar 6 units
• Prerequisite: None.
ESL 10G is a low-intermediate multi-skills course designed to improve the English language skills of non-native speakers. This course concentrates on listening, speaking, and grammar. It is recommended that students take this course concurrently with ESL 10W.
Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements. It is recommended that students take this course concurrently with ESL10W.
2154 7:45a-10:50a MW BUS 101 Levitt D J
Above section 2154 is a part of the International Student First Semester Experience. Please see Special Programs section of the schedule of classes for details.
2155 7:45a-10:50a TTh BUS 101 Lodmer E L
2156 12:45p-3:50p MW LA 243 Ellis T L
4197 5:15p-8:20p TTh BUS 101 Ibaraki A T
ESL 10W, Multiple Skills Preparation: Reading and Writing 6 units
• Prerequisite: None.
ESL 10W is a low-intermediate multi-skills course designed to improve the English language skills of non-native speakers. This course concentrates on reading, writing, and computer assisted language learning (CALL). It is recommended that students take this course concurrently with ESL10G.
Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements. It is recommended that students take this course concurrently with ESL10G.
2157 7:45a-10:50a T LA 243 Harclerode J E
7:45a-9:20a Th DRSCHR 203 Harclerode J E
9:30a-10:50a Th LA 243 Harclerode J E
Above section 2157 is a part of the International Student First Semester Experience. Please see Special Programs section of the schedule of classes for details.
2158 12:45p-3:50p M BUS 101 Ashleigh S B
12:45p-2:05p W DRSCHR 203 Ashleigh S B
2:15p-3:50p W BUS 101 Ashleigh S B
2159 12:45p-3:50p T LA 243 Yenser S J
12:45p-2:05p Th DRSCHR 204 Yenser S J
2:15p-3:50p Th LA 243 Yenser S J
Above section 2159 is a part of the International Student First Semester Experience. Please see Special Programs section of the schedule of classes for details.
4198 5:15p-8:20p M LA 243 Staff
5:15p-6:35p W DRSCHR 203 Staff
6:45p-8:15p W LA 243 Staff
ESL 11A, Basic English 1 6 units
• Prerequisite: ESL 10G and 10W or Group C on the ESL Placement Assessment.
Students who receive a final grade of “C” in ESL 10G or W should enroll in support courses (ESL14A/B, 15, 16A/B/C, 17) before taking ESL 11A or concurrently with ESL 11A.
ESL 11A is an intermediate, multi-skills course with an emphasis on paragraph writing for non-native speakers of English who have completed ESL 10G and ESL 10W or score at Level C on the SMC Placement Assessment.
2160 7:45a-10:50a MW LA 220 McDonald BR J
2161 7:45a-10:50a TTh ESL 123 Marasco J A
2162 7:45a-10:55a TThF ESL 104 Nightingale M D
Above section 2162 meets for 10 weeks, Aug 28 to Nov 02.
2163 11:00a-2:05p MW ESL 103 Jaffe S R
Above section 2163 is a part of the International Student First Semester Experience. Please see Special Programs section of the schedule of classes for details.
2164 12:45p-3:50p MW ESL 125 Spector A L
Above section 2164 is a part of the International Student First Semester Experience. Please see Special Programs section of the schedule of classes for details.
2165 12:45p-3:50p TTh ESL 104 Graziadei K N
Above section 2165 is a part of the International Student First Semester Experience. Please see Special Programs section of the schedule of classes for details.
2166 12:45p-3:50p TTh BUS 101 Kim E
2167 2:15p-5:20p MW ESL 105 Horowitz R S
2168 2:15p-5:20p TTh ESL 105 Stivener M
4199 6:45p-9:50p TTh ESL 105 Cerqueira B L
ESL 11B, Basic English 2 3 units
Transfer: UC*, CSU • Prerequisite: ESL 11A. • Skills Advisory: Students who receive a final grade of “C” in ESL 11A should enroll in support courses (ESL14A/B, 15, 16A/B/C, 17) before taking ESL 11B or concurrently with ESL 11B.
ESL 11B is an intermediate, multi-skills course for non-native speakers of English who have completed ESL 11A. It focuses on paragraph writing and introduces the essay. *ESL 11B, 21A, 21B, and 25 combined: maximum credit 8 units.
2169 7:45a-11:05a TTh ESL 104 Nightingale M D
Above section 2169 meets for 7 weeks, Nov 06 to Dec 18.
2171 8:00a-9:20a TTh ESL 105 Kahn A B
2172 9:30a-10:50a MW ESL 104 Hoover J
2173 11:15a-12:35p MW ESL 104 Hoover J
2174 11:15a-12:35p TTh ESL 105 Kahn A B
Above section 2174 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
2175 12:45p-2:05p TTh ESL 125 Kahn A B
4200 6:45p-9:50p W ESL 105 Cerqueira B L
ESL 14A, Pronunciation and Spelling: Vowel and Consonant Sounds 2 units
• Prerequisite: ESL 10G and ESL 10W or placement in ESL 11A.
This course offers the study and practice of the vowel and consonant sounds that are basic to North American pronunciation and speech style, and it emphasizes listening skills and auditory discrimination of these sounds. It also introduces the spelling patterns in relationship to the vowel and consonant sounds. This course is appropriate for students at the ESL 11A level or higher.
2176 11:30a-2:35p F ESL 125 Bronstein M G
2177 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Spector A L
Above section 2177 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 17 to Dec 07, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
ESL 14B, Pronunciation: Rhythm and Intonation 3 units
• Prerequisite: ESL 10G and ESL 10W or placement in ESL 11A..
This course is designed to help ESL students communicate more effectively by learning the rhythm and intonation patterns of standard North American English. The course includes a brief review of all vowel sounds and specific consonants.
2178 2:15p-3:35p TTh ESL 125 Bronstein M G
ESL 15, Conversation and Culture in the U.S. 3 units
• Prerequisite: Group “C” on the English placement exam or successful completion of ESL 10G and 10W.
This speaking/listening course for group “A”, “B”, and “C” level non-native speakers of English examines the cross cultural differences that affect communication. It prepares students to understand and speak English more clearly and fluently in pairs, groups, class discussions, interviews, panels, and speeches. Conversation techniques, vocabulary acquisition, and reading, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are employed.
2179 3:45p-5:05p TTh ESL 103 Bronstein M G
2180 4:15p-5:35p MW ESL 103 Ellis T L
ESL 16A, The Noun System and Articles 1 unit
• Prerequisite: ESL 10G and ESL 10W with a grade of C or better.
This course helps non-native speakers of English to communicate effectively using the noun system (count, non-count, proper, common, singular, plural) and modifiers (possessives, determiners: this, that, these, those) and articles (a, an, the). The course also helps students use correct subject-verb agreement.
*Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements. concurrent enrollment in ESL 11A or B is recommended; however, this course is open to students whose assessment results are B or A.
2181 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
Above section 2181 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 14, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
ESL 16B, Using Verb Tenses 1 unit
• Prerequisite: ESL 10G and ESL 10W.
Concurrent enrollment in ESL 11A or B is recommended; however this course is open to students who place at the A or B level.
This course helps non-native speakers of English to communicate effectively using verb forms including: present, past, future, perfects,passives, conditionals, and modals. *Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements.
2182 8:00a-11:05a F LA 220 Le Veque V
Above section 2182 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 14.
2183 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
Above section 2183 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
ESL 16C, Sentence Structure and Punctuation 1 unit
• Prerequisite: ESL 10G and ESL 10W.
Concurrent enrollment in ESL 11A or ESL 11B is recommended.
This course helps students whose first language is not English to construct grammatically correct sentences using appropriate punctuation. Students will learn to combine sentence elements (clauses and phrases) to produce effective sentences.
2184 8:00a-11:05a F LA 220 Le Veque V
Above section 2184 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 19.
2185 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
Above section 2185 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 14, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4201 5:35p-6:55p MW LA 220 Lernihan V
Above section 4201 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 12.
ESL 17, Intermediate Reading Skills 3 units
• Prerequisite: ESL 10G and ESL 10W with a grade of C or better.
This course is designed for intermediate students who want to improve their reading skills. Students will improve their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills by learning strategies such as previewing, skimming, scanning, and making inferences. They will learn how to identify main ideas and details and an author’s purpose and tone. They will analyze novels and reading passages from their texts. Students are encouraged to take ESL 17 concurrently with ESL 11A or 11B.
2186 2:15p-3:35p MW LA 220 Stivener M
ESL 20A, Advanced Grammar Workshop 1 3 units
• Prerequisite: ESL 11A/B. • Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 21A.
This is the first half of an advanced ESL grammar course designed to increase students’ grammar and editing proficiency. Students will recognize and employ more sophisticated language necessary for the successful completion of ESL/English 21A/B, ESL 25, English 22, and English 1.
Concurrent enrollment recommended in ESL/English 21A/B; ESL/English assessment Group B or A.
2187 2:15p-5:20p MW ESL 123 Antman B
Above section 2187 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 17.
2188 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Randall T R
Above section 2188 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 17 to Dec 07, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
ESL 20B, Advanced Grammar Workshop 2 3 units
• Prerequisite: ESL 11A/B.
This is the second half of an advanced ESL grammar course designed to increase students’ grammar and editing proficiency. Students will recognize and employ more sophisticated language necessary for the successful completion of ESL/English 21A/B, English 22, and English 1.
Concurrent enrollment in ESL/English 21A or English 21B is recommended. English assessment Group B or A.
2189 2:15p-5:20p MW ESL 123 Antman B
Above section 2189 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 12.
2190 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Carr K J
Above section 2190 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 17 to Dec 07, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
ESL 21A, English Fundamentals 1 3 units
Transfer: UC*, CSU • Prerequisite: ESL 11B or appropriate score on the ESL Placement Assessment. • Skills Advisory: Students who receive a final grade of “C” in 11B should enroll in support courses (ESL20A/20B, 23) before taking ESL 21A or concurrently with ESL 21A.
ESL 21A is an intermediate communicative writing course for non-native speakers. ESL 21A is the first part of the ESL 21A/B sequence. *ESL 11B, 21A, 21B and 25 combined: maximum credit, 8 units.
2191 7:45a-10:50a MW ESL 103 Lodmer E L
Above section 2191 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 17.
2192 7:45a-10:50a TTh ESL 103 Hoover J
Above section 2192 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 28 to Oct 18.
2193 8:00a-9:20a MW ESL 105 Bostwick L H
Above section 2193 is a part of the International Student First Semester Experience. Please see Special Programs section of the schedule of classes for details.
2194 8:00a-9:20a TTh ESL 125 Levitt D J
Above section 2194 is a part of the International Student First Semester Experience. Please see Special Programs section of the schedule of classes for details.
2195 8:00a-11:05a F ESL 103 Rios A I
2196 8:00a-11:05a F BUS 101 Hoover J
2197 9:30a-10:50a MW ESL 125 Jaffe S R
2198 9:30a-10:50a MW ESL 123 Koenig Golombek L K
2199 9:30a-10:50a TTh ESL 125 Jaffe S R
2200 9:30a-10:50a TTh LA 220 Tudman K L
Above section 2200 is a part of the International Student First Semester Experience. Please see Special Programs section of the schedule of classes for details.
2201 11:00a-2:05p MW ESL 123 Marasco J A
Above section 2201 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 17.
2202 11:15a-12:35p MW BUS 101 Jo C J
Above section 2202 is a part of the International Student First Semester Experience. Please see Special Programs section of the schedule of classes for details.
2203 11:15a-12:35p MW ESL 105 Koenig Golombek L K
2204 11:15a-12:35p TTh ESL 123 Tudman K L
Above section 2204 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
2205 11:15a-12:35p TTh ESL 103 Silver J L
Above section 2205 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
2206 11:15a-12:35p TTh ESL 125 Yenser S J
Above section 2206 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
2207 11:15a-12:35p TTh ESL 104 Henry L
Above section 2207 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
2208 11:30a-2:35p F BUS 101 Kim E
2209 12:45p-2:05p MW MC 12 Graziadei K N
2210 12:45p-2:05p MW ESL 105 Jo C J
2211 12:45p-2:05p TTh ESL 103 Silver J L
Above section 2211 is a part of the International Student First Semester Experience. Please see Special Programs section of the schedule of classes for details.
2212 2:15p-3:35p MW ESL 103 Jo C J
2213 2:15p-3:35p TTh ESL 103 Poblet I C
Above section 2213 is a part of the International Student First Semester Experience. Please see Special Programs section of the schedule of classes for details.
2214 3:45p-5:05p TTh LA 220 Grollmus J
2215 4:15p-6:20p M LS 152 Graziadei K N
4:15p-6:20p W ESL 125 Graziadei K N
Above section 2215 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 17 to Dec 05.
4202 6:45p-9:50p W ESL 125 Alling B J
ESL 21B, English Fundamentals 2 3 units
Transfer: UC*, CSU • Prerequisite: ESL 21A. • Skills Advisory: Students who receive a final grade of “C” in ESL 21A should enroll in support courses (ESL20A/20B, 23, 28) before taking ESL 21B or concurrently with ESL 21B.
ESL 21B is the second part of the ESL 21A/B sequence. It continues the emphasis of essay writing, editing of grammar and mechanical errors, reading, and critical thinking. *ESL 11B, ESL 21A, ESL 21B, and ESL 25 combined: maximum credit, 8 units.
2216 7:45a-10:50a MW ESL 103 Lodmer E L
Above section 2216 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 12.
2217 7:45a-10:50a TTh ESL 103 Hoover J
Above section 2217 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 23 to Dec 13.
2218 8:00a-9:20a MW ESL 125 Ashleigh S B
2219 8:00a-9:20a MW ESL 123 Turner P A
2220 9:30a-10:50a MW ESL 105 Turner P A
2221 9:30a-10:50a TTh ESL 105 Koenig Golombek L K
2222 11:00a-2:05p MW ESL 123 Marasco J A
Above section 2222 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 12.
2223 11:15a-12:35p MW ESL 125 Diaz J M
2224 12:45p-2:05p MW ESL 104 Diaz J M
2225 12:45p-2:05p TTh ESL 123 Koenig Golombek L K
2226 2:15p-3:35p MW ESL 104 Diaz J M
2227 2:15p-3:35p TTh ESL 123 Tudman K L
2228 3:45p-5:05p MW ESL 104 Tracey M P
2229 3:45p-5:05p TTh ESL 125 Schelbert B
4203 5:15p-6:35p MW ESL 104 Tracey M P
4204 6:45p-9:50p M ESL 103 Tracey M P
ESL 23, Academic Reading and Study Skills 3 units
• Prerequisite: None.
This course is a high intermediate to advanced course designed for students seeking to improve their reading and study skills. It concentrates on helping students improve reading comprehension, reading rate and flexibility, study skills, and note taking. Students are encouraged to take ESL 23 concurrently with ESL 21A/21B and ESL 20A/20B. *Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements.
2230 2:15p-3:35p TTh MC 11 Horowitz R S
2231 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Graziadei K N
Above section 2231 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 17 to Dec 07, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
ESL 25, Composition Fundamentals Review 3 units
Transfer: *UC, CSU • Prerequisite: ESL 21B or English 21B or equivalent placement.
This course reviews and reinforces writing strategies including: the composing process, editing, and revision for English language. Extensive help will be given in vocabulary acquisition and word forms, sentence structure, word order, and citation of sources using MLA or APA. *ESL 11B, 21A, 21B and 25 combined: maximum credit 8 units.
2232 12:45p-2:05p TTh ESL 105 Henry L
ESL 28, Academic Vocabulary Skills 3 units
• Prerequisite: None.
This course is designed for students who wish to develop their techniques for understanding academic vocabulary and using English words idiomatically. It emphasizes context and usage of academic words from the Academic Word List (Coxhead 2000) or a similar corpus. Students will learn to comprehend and use approximately 200 new words to improve their reading comprehension, speaking, and writing skills for academic success. It is designed for students at the 21A or 21B level or students who have placed in Group B on the English or ESL Placement Exam.
2233 3:45p-5:05p TTh ESL 123 Ibaraki A T
2234 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Randall T R
Above section 2234 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 17 to Dec 07, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).