English as a Second Language (ESL Courses)
ESL 110 Introduction to Critical Reading
3.0 units.
Advisories: READ 310 - Reading Skills and Strategies or ENGL 312 or ESL 310; or ENGL 513 - Writing Skills 3
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
ESL 110 is designed to equip students with effective reading skills for success in
college courses. The emphasis is on improving reading comprehension and developing
effective text analysis. Students learn to engage successfully a variety of texts
to suit different reading purposes; to develop literal, inferential, and critical
comprehension skills; and to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate texts from diverse
sources. By practicing critical reading, students will also improve their writing
skills. This class serves as a prerequisite for English 101. Lecture: 3 hours per
week. Lab: 1 hour per week. This class is not open to students who are enrolled
in or have received credit for READ 110 or ENGL 113.
ESL 510 Improving Reading Comprehension
4.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: C - Credit - Not Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Designed to introduce students to reading skills necessary for success in college.
Emphasis is on improving reading comprehension and developing vocabulary. This course
is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for READ 510 or
ENGL 510.
ESL 572 Public Speaking for ESL
3.0 units.
Advisories: ELD 512 - Low Advanced Conversation
Acceptable for credit: C - Credit - Not Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Designed to help students better organize their ideas and improve their ability to
speak standard American English. Oral communication skills and language fluency are
improved through group and individual speaking activities and assignments.