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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.
Intensive 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.
1291 8:00a-12:20p MTWTh LA 243 Spector A L
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.
1292 12:30p-4:50p MTW BUS 106 Graziadei K N
12:30p-2:35p Th DRSCHR 204 Graziadei K N
2:45p-4:50p Th BUS 106 Graziadei K N
ESL Writing
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.
1293 8:00a-12:20p MTWTh ESL 103 Nightingale M D
1294 10:15a-2:35p MTWTh ESL 123 Cerqueira, B L
1295 12:30p-4:50p MTWTh ESL 103 Stivener M
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.
1296 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh ESL 104 Hoover J
1297 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh ESL 104 Hoover J
1298 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh ESL 125 Hualpa L
1299 2:45p-4:50p MTWTh ESL 123 Hualpa L
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.
1302 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh ESL 123 Bostwick L H
1303 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh ESL 125 Rios A I
1304 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh ESL 105 Ibaraki A T
1305 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh ESL 105 Ibaraki A T
1306 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh ESL 104 Antman B
1307 2:45p-4:50p MTWTh ESL 104 Antman B
1308 2:45p-4:50p MTWTh ESL 105 Grollmus 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.
1309 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh LA 220 Turner P A
1310 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh BUS 101 Tudman K L
1311 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh LA 220 Hayward R
1312 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh BUS 101 Tudman K L
1313 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh LA 243 McDonald Br J
1314 2:45p-4:50p MTWTh LA 243 McDonald Br J
Grammar
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.
1301 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh ESL 125 Rios A I