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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.
2022 7:45a-10:50a MW BUS 101 Ashleigh S B
2023 7:45a-10:50a TTh BUS 101 Lodmer E L
2024 12:45p-3:50p MW BUS 101 Ellis T L
4178 5:45p-8:50p TTh BUS 101 Dellapasqua L C
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.
2025 7:45a-10:50a M LA 243 Levitt D J
7:45a-9:20a W BUS 255 Levitt D J
9:30a-10:50a W LA 243 Levitt D J
2026 7:45a-10:50a T LA 243 Harclerode J E
7:45a-9:20a Th DRSCHR 203 Harclerode J E
9:40a-10:50a Th LA 243 Harclerode J E
2027 12:45p-3:50p M LA 243 Yenser S J
12:45p-2:05p W LA 243 Yenser S J
2:15p-3:50p W DRSCHR 203 Yenser S J
4179 5:45p-8:50p M LA 243 Kim E
5:45p-7:00p W DRSCHR 204 Kim E
7:20p-8:50p W LA 243 Kim E
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.
2028 7:45a-10:50a MW ESL 104 McDonald Br J
2029 7:45a-10:50a TTh ESL 104 Marasco J A
2030 7:45a-10:55a TThF ESL 105 Nightingale M D
Above section 2030 meets for 10 weeks, Feb 12 to Apr 19.
2031 11:00a-2:05p MW ESL 103 Jaffe S R
2032 11:00a-2:05p TTh ESL 103 Tudman K L
2033 12:45p-3:50p MW ESL 105 Spector A L
2034 12:45p-3:50p TTh ESL 123 Graziadei K N
2035 2:15p-5:20p MW ESL 103 Horowitz R S
2036 2:15p-5:20p TTh ESL 103 Stivener M
4180 6:45p-9:50p TTh ESL 103 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.
2037 7:45a-11:05a TTh ESL 105 Nightingale M D
Above section 2037 meets for 7 weeks, Apr 23 to Jun 06.
2038 8:00a-9:20a MW ESL 105 Kann T A
2039 8:00a-9:20a TTh LA 220 Kahn A B
2040 9:30a-10:50a TTh LA 220 Kahn A B
2041 11:15a-12:35p MW LA 220 Gill A M
2042 11:15a-12:35p TTh LA 220 Kahn A B
Above section 2042 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
4181 6:45p-9:50p W ESL 103 Cerqueira B 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.
2058 7:45a-10:50a MW ESL 125 Lodmer E L
Above section 2058 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 03.
2059 7:45a-10:50a TTh ESL 125 Hoover J
Above section 2059 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 12 to Apr 04.
2060 8:00a-9:20a MW ESL 123 Bostwick L H
2061 8:00a-9:20a TTh ESL 103 Levitt D J
2062 8:00a-9:20a TTh ESL 123 Yenser S J
2063 8:00a-11:05a F ESL 123 Courter S R
2064 8:00a-11:05a F ESL 104 Ashleigh S B
2065 9:30a-10:50a MW ESL 123 Koenig Golombek L K
2066 9:30a-10:50a TTh ESL 123 Tudman K L
2067 11:00a-2:05p MW ESL 125 Marasco J A
Above section 2067 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 03.
2068 11:15a-12:35p MW ESL 123 Koenig Golombek L K
2069 11:15a-12:35p TTh ESL 125 Jo C J
Above section 2069 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
2070 12:45p-2:05p MW ESL 123 Graziadei K N
2071 12:45p-2:05p TTh ESL 125 Jo C J
2072 2:15p-3:35p MW ESL 104 Ibaraki A T
2073 2:15p-3:35p TTh ESL 104 Jo C J
2074 3:45p-5:05p MW ESL 125 Ibaraki A T
2075 3:45p-5:05p MW LS 152 Graziadei K N
2076 3:45p-5:05p TTh ESL 125 Wolfe R A
4182 6:45p-9:50p T ESL 125 Kim E
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.
2077 7:45a-10:50a MW ESL 125 Lodmer E L
Above section 2077 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 15 to Jun 05.
2078 7:45a-10:50a TTh ESL 125 Hoover J
Above section 2078 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 16 to Jun 06.
2079 8:00a-9:20a MW ESL 103 Hoover J
2080 8:00a-11:05a F BUS 101 Camargo D R
2081 9:30a-10:50a MW ESL 103 Jaffe S R
2082 9:30a-10:50a MW ESL 105 Diaz J M
2083 9:30a-10:50a TTh ESL 103 Jaffe S R
2084 11:00a-2:05p MW ESL 125 Marasco J A
Above section 2084 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 15 to Jun 05.
2085 11:15a-12:35p MW ESL 105 Hoover J
2086 11:15a-12:35p MW BUS 101 Diaz J M
2087 11:15a-12:35p TTh LA 243 Koenig Golombek L K
Above section 2087 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
2088 12:45p-2:05p MW ESL 104 Gill A M
2089 12:45p-2:05p TTh LA 243 Koenig Golombek L K
2090 3:45p-5:05p TTh ESL 104 Tracey M P
4183 5:15p-6:35p TTh ESL 125 Tracey M P
4184 6:45p-9:50p W ESL 125 Tracey M P
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.
2093 12:45p-2:05p TTh ESL 105 Silver J L
Speaking and Listening
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.
2043 12:45p-3:50p MW LA 220 Bronstein M G
Above section 2043 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 03.
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.
2044 12:45p-3:50p MW LA 220 Bronstein M G
Above section 2044 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 15 to Jun 05.
2045 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Spector A L
Above section 2045 meets for 13 weeks, Mar 04 to May 31, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
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.
2046 3:45p-5:05p TTh LA 121 Bronstein M G
2047 4:15p-5:35p MW BUS 101 Ellis T L
Grammar
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.
2048 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
Above section 2048 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 05, 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.
2049 8:00a-11:05a F LA 220 Leveque J S
Above section 2049 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 15 to Apr 05.
2050 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
Above section 2050 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 15 to Jun 07, 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.
2051 8:00a-11:05a F LA 220 Leveque J S
Above section 2051 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 19 to Jun 07.
2052 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
Above section 2052 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 15 to Jun 07, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
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.
2054 2:15p-5:20p TTh ESL 105 Jordan S
Above section 2054 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 12 to Apr 04.
2055 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Randall T R
Above section 2055 meets for 13 weeks, Mar 04 to May 31, 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.
2056 2:15p-5:20p TTh ESL 105 Jordan S
Above section 2056 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 16 to Jun 06.
2057 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Carr K J
Above section 2057 meets for 13 weeks, Mar 04 to May 31, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
Reading
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.
2053 3:45p-5:05p MW ESL 123 Stivener M
ESL 23, Academic Reading and Study Skills 3 units
• Prerequisite: ESL 11B or placement in ESL 21A.
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.
2091 2:15p-3:35p TTh ESL 125 Horowitz R S
2092 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Graziadei K N
Above section 2092 meets for 13 weeks, Mar 04 to May 31, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
Vocabulary
ESL 28, Academic Vocabulary Skills 3 units
• Prerequisite: ESL 11B or placement ESL 21A.
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.
2094 3:45p-5:05p TTh LA 136 Ibaraki A T
2095 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Randall T R
Above section 2095 meets for 13 weeks, Mar 04 to May 31, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).