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  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: None. Emphasizes elementary competency in standard written English with a focus on basic writing and grammar skills. Instruction will also include vocabulary and reading skills necessary for success in basic English as a Second Language courses. Subsequent enrollment in an additional semester will provide the student with an opportunity for continued skills and competency development within the level and subject matter. May be taken two times. 72 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (Non-degree credit course. Pass/No Pass only.)
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Qualifying score on a state-approved placement instrument, or successful completion of ESL-51. Develops competency in standard written English with a continued focus on basic writing and grammar skills. Instruction includes vocabulary and reading skills necessary for success in low-intermediate English as a Second Language courses. Subsequent enrollment in an additional semester will provide the student with an opportunity for continued skills and competency development within the level and subject matter. May be taken two times. 72 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (Non-degree credit course. Pass/No Pass only.)
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Qualifying score on a state-approved placement instrument, or successful completion of ESL- 52. Increases competency in standard written English with a focus on intermediate and writing grammar skills. Instruction includes vocabulary and reading skills necessary for success in intermediate English as a Second Language courses. Subsequent enrollment in an additional semester will provide the student with an opportunity for continued skills and competency development within the level and subject matter. May be taken two times. 72 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (Non-degree credit course. Pass/No Pass only.)
  • 5.00 Credits

    UC, CSU Prerequisite: Qualifying score on a state-approved placement instrument, or successful completion of ESL-53. Emphasizes competency in standard written English with a focus on high-intermediate grammar and writing skills. Instruction includes an intensive review of vocabulary and reading skills necessary for success in high-intermediate English as a Second Language courses. Subsequent enrollment in an additional semester will provide the student with an opportunity for continued skills and competency development within the level and subject matter. May be taken two times. 90 hours lecture and18 hours laboratory. (Degree credit course. Letter grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)
  • 5.00 Credits

    UC, CSU Prerequisite: Qualifying score on a state-approved placement instrument, or successful completion of ESL-54. Emphasizes competency in standard written English with a focus on developing paragraphs and essays in preparation for English composition classes. Instruction includes continued development of vocabulary, reading and academic skills necessary for success in college classes. Subsequent enrollment in an additional semester will provide the student with an opportunity for continued skills and competency development within the level and subject matter. May be taken two times. 90 hours lecture and18 hours laboratory. (Degree credit course. Letter grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)
  • 1.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: None. Advisory: Qualification for ESL-53. Assists international students with the transition from the social/ educational systems in their own cultures to the social/educational systems in the U.S. Provides non-native speaking students with theory and practice of academic and language skills needed for success in an American educational setting. 18 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only.)
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: None. Advisory: Enrollment in ESL-51 or 52 or qualifying score on a stateapproved placement instrument. Emphasizes the acquisition of simple reading skills, expansion of receptive and productive vocabulary, developing dictionary skills, and comprehension of short, adapted reading selections. Subsequent enrollment in an additional semester will provide the student with an opportunity for further skills and competency development at the basic level. May be taken two times. 72 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (Non-degree credit course. Pass/No Pass only.)
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: None. Advisory: Enrollment in ESL-53 or 54. Emphasizes the continued acquisition of reading skills needed for college level courses, expansion of receptive and productive vocabulary, and comprehension of medium-length adapted reading selections. Subsequent enrollment in an additional semester will provide the student with an opportunity for further skills and competency development at the intermediate level. May be taken two times. 72 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (Non-degree credit course. Pass/No Pass only.)
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: None. Advisory: Enrollment in ESL-53, 54, 55 or qualifying score on a stateapproved placement instrument. Emphasizes the acquisition of higher level reading skills needed for college level courses, expansion of receptive and productive vocabulary, further development of library skills, and comprehension of both adapted and authentic reading selections of varying lengths. Subsequent enrollment in an additional semester will provide the student with an opportunity for further skills and competency development at the high intermediate level. May be taken a total of two times. 72 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (Degree credit course. Letter grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)
  • 1.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: None. Advisory: Qualification for enrollment in ESL-53 or higher. Provides students with basic instruction and extensive practice in listening and organizing notes for college classes. Preparatory listening exercises designed to sharpen listening discrimination skills are followed by short lectures on a variety of subjects. May be taken a total of four times. 18 hours lecture. (Non-degree credit course. Pass/ No Pass only.)
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