English as a Second Language (ESL)

ESL 052  Pronunciation   Units: 3

This course, for Non-native Speakers of English, focuses on pronunciation of phonetic sounds, syllable stress, word pattern stress, rhythm and intonation of Standard American English for effective communication.
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Student Option
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NAA
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESL 053  Speech Pronunciation & Listening   Units: 3

This course is designed to enable English as a Second Language (ESL) speakers to gain confidence and pronunciation accuracy in speaking. Students will practice and develop their overall English listening and speaking proficiency and focus on specific areas of pronunciation difficulty in leading group discussions and giving speeches in college and the workplace.
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Student Option
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ESL 052.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NAA
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESL 070  ESL/Academic English I   Units: 4

This is the first in a series of two reading and writing courses to help English as a Second Language (ESL) students develop and improve academic reading and writing skills. Emphasis will be on basic essay structure, beginning research skills, and critical reading strategies with integrated practice and reinforcement in writing and reading. ESL 070A Introductory Grammar & Editing corequisite strongly advised.
Lecture Hours: 72         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Student Option
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ESL 070A as corequisite.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NAA
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESL 070A  Grammar & Editing   Units: 2

Non-native English speaking students will learn grammar and language structures applicable to academic writing as well as strategies for editing their own writing. Strongly recommended corequisite for students enrolled in ESL 070 Academic English I.
Lecture Hours: 36         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Student Option
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ESL 070 as corequisite.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NAA
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESL 071  ESL/Academic English II   Units: 4

An advanced course to help non-native English students develop and improve academic reading and writing skills. Emphasis is on college-level reading and writing: expanding vocabulary, reading comprehension, critical thinking, researching, and expository essay writing. ESL 071A Advanced Grammar & Editing corequisite strongly advised.
Lecture Hours: 72         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Student Option
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Advisory Corequisite: ESL 071A.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NAA
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESL 071A  Advanced Grammar & Editing   Units: 2

Non-native English speaking students will learn advanced level grammar and language structures applicable to college writing as well as strategies for editing their own writing. Strongly recommended corequisite for students enrolled in ESL 71 Academic English II.
Lecture Hours: 36         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Student Option
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Advisory Corequisite: ESL 071.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NAA
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESL 352  Pronunciation   Units: 0

This course, for Non native Speakers of English, focuses on pronunciation of phonetic sounds, syllable stress, word pattern stress, rhythm and intonation of Standard American English for effective communication.
Noncredit Hours: 54                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESL 353  Speech Pronunciation & Listening   Units: 0

This course is designed to enable English as a Second Language (ESL) speakers to gain confidence and pronunciation accuracy in speaking. Students will practice and develop their overall English listening and speaking proficiency and focus on specific areas of pronunciation difficulty in leading group discussions and giving speeches in college and the workplace.
Noncredit Hours: 54                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESL 370  ESL/Academic English I   Units: 0

This is the first of two reading and writing courses to help non-native English students develop and improve academic reading and writing skills. Emphasis will be on basic essay structure, beginning research skills, and critical reading strategies with integrated practice and reinforcement in writing and reading.
Noncredit Hours: 72                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ESL 370A as corequisite.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESL 370A  Grammar & Editing   Units: 0

Non-native English speaking students will learn grammar and language structures applicable to academic writing as well as strategies for editing their own writing. Strongly recommended corequisite for students enrolled in ESL 070 Academic English I.
Noncredit Hours: 36                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Advisory corequisite: ESL 370.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESL 371  ESL/Academic English II   Units: 0

An advanced course to help non-native English students develop and improve academic reading and writing skills. Emphasis is on college-level reading and writing: expanding vocabulary, reading comprehension, critical thinking, researching, and expository essay writing. ESL 371A Advanced Grammar & Editing corequisite strongly advised.
Noncredit Hours: 72                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Advisory Corequisite: ESL 371A.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESL 371A  Advanced Grammar & Editing   Units: 0

Non-native English speaking students will learn advanced level grammar and language structures applicable to college writing as well as strategies for editing their own writing. Strongly recommended corequisite for students enrolled in ESL 371 Academic English II.
Noncredit Hours: 36                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Advisory Corequisite: ESL 371.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None