Course Descriptions

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL )
The English for Speakers of Other Languages Program is designed to prepare students to read, write, speak and listen at a level that enables them to succeed in college courses. The program consists of four levels and the student is assigned a level based on the result of his/her placement test. The first level, L19, is a combined skills class in a lecture/lab format. Students who successfully complete this course are at the intermediate-low level. Some students at the beginning level may find ESOL 19 difficult. For these students, counselors are available to discuss options and resources, including classes at Continuing Education. The second and third levels, L20 and L30, are made up of three courses. The grammar-writing component is a six-unit course; the reading and listening/speaking components are three units each. The fourth level, L40, is a single course in reading and writing. Students who successfully complete ESOL 40 can read and write at an advanced level. They are prepared to take English courses one level below transfer (ENGL 51 & 56).

019 Transitional English For ESOL Students
3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab, 5 Units
Advisory: Assessment Skill Level L19. Students are advised to take the ESOL placement test prior to enrollment and perform at level 19.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for English 007 or 58.
This course prepares students to read, write, listen and speak at the intermediate-low ESOL level to facilitate successful participation in a college setting. This course will emphasize development of reading and writing skills in academic contexts, focusing heavily on the production of complete sentences with minimal errors and basic paragraph and composition development. Satisfactory completion of this course will enable students to enroll in ESOL 20, 21 and 22. Credit for this course is not applicable to the associate degree.

020 Writing for Non-native Speakers of English I
6 hours, 6 units Grade Only
Prerequisite: ESOL 19 with a grade of ìCî or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level L20.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for English 008 or 60.
This course in writing and grammar prepares students to write at the intermediate-mid ESOL level. In this course, students learn to write paragraphs, basic compositions and other types of texts and practice critical reasoning in their writing. Students read and understand a variety of texts and develop academic study skills and work habits. Students also practice grammatical structures in the production and editing of compositions so that meaning is generally clear and not obscured by error. Credit does not apply to the associate degree.

021 Reading for Non-native Speakers of English I
3 hours, 3 units Grade Only
Prerequisite: ESOL 19 with a grade of ìCî or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level L20.
This course prepares students to read at the intermediate-mid ESOL level. In this course, students learn reading strategies and apply them as they read a variety of texts. Students practice identifying text organization, vocabulary and grammar to facilitate comprehension. Students also begin to use information from class readings in discussion, critical thinking and writing. Credit does not apply to the associate degree.

022 Listening and Speaking for Non-native Speakers of English I 3 hours, 3 units Grade Only
Prerequisite: ESOL 19 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level L20.
This course prepares students to understand spoken English and to speak at the intermediate-mid ESOL level. In this course, students begin to develop communicative competence through listening to and participating in a variety of communicative activities. Students also begin to study grammatical structures specifically related to oral/aural course work to make connections between structure and communicative needs. In addition, students discuss, write about and think critically about information from oral and written sources. Credit does not apply to the associate degree.

030 Writing for Non-native Speakers of English II
6 hours, 6 units Grade Only
Prerequisite: ESOL 20, 21, and 22, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level L30.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for English 009 or 61.
This course in writing and grammar prepares students to write at the intermediate-high ESOL level. In this course, students learn to write compositions and other types of texts that communicate a basic awareness of critical reasoning and the components of the academic essay and other types of writing. To achieve these goals, students learn and apply knowledge of syntax and grammatical structures in the production and editing of compositions so that errors, which may be frequent, will not obscure meaning. Students also read and understand a variety of texts as well as communicate a familiarity with academic study skills and work habits. Credit does not apply to the associate degree.

031 Reading for Non-native Speakers of English II
3 hours, 3 units Grade Only
Prerequisite: ESOL 20, 21, and 22, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level L30.
This course prepares students to read at the intermediate-high ESOL level. In this course, students continue to develop reading skills needed for academic and workplace success. To achieve these goals, students read a variety of texts and apply appropriate reading strategies to facilitate comprehension. In addition, students engage in activities to build background knowledge as well as knowledge of text structure, grammar and vocabulary. Students also use information from class reading in class discussion, critical thinking and writing. Credit does not apply to the associate degree.

032 Listening and Speaking for Non-native Speakers of English II 3 hours, 3 units Grade Only
Prerequisite: ESOL 20, 21, and 22, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level L30.
This course prepares students to understand spoken English and speak at the intermediate-high ESOL level. In this course, students continue to develop communicative competence through listening to and participating in a variety of communicative activities. Students also continue to develop knowledge of grammatical structures specifically related to oral/aural course work. In addition, students discuss, write about, and think critically about information from oral and written sources. Credit does not apply to the associate degree.

040 Reading and Writing for Non-native Speakers of English III 6 hours, 6 units Grade Only
Prerequisite: ESOL 30, 31, and 32, each with a grade of "C"or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level L40.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for English 010 or 62.
This course prepares students to read and write at the advanced ESOL level. In this course  students write essays and other types of texts that have some complexity of expression, contain relatively few mechanical and grammatical errors and illustrate evidence of critical reasoning. Students also read academic and workplace texts and apply study skills and work habits necessary for success in further academic and vocational studies. Students who complete this course will be prepared to enter English 51 and 56. Credit does not apply to the associate degree.