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 10, Intensive Multiple Skills Prep 12 units
• Prerequisite: None.
ESL 10 is a low-intermediate multi-skills course designed to improve the English language skills of non-native speakers. The course concentrates on speaking/listening, reading/vocabulary, dictionary use, sentence writing, and computer assisted language learning. *Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements.
2092 7:45a-10:50a MW LA 243 Krivan M A
7:45a-10:50a TTh LA 243 Saperston L M
8:00a-10:00a F DRSCHR 203 Saperston L M
2093 7:45a-10:50a MW BUS 101 Strong A D
7:45a-10:50a TTh BUS 101 Morgan J S
8:00a-10:00a F DRSCHR 204 Harclerode J E
2094 12:45p-3:50p MW LA 243 Ellis T L
12:45p-3:50p TTh LA 243 Horowitz R S
1:00p-3:00p F DRSCHR 203 Staff
4231 5:30p–8:35p MW LA 136 Tracey M P
5:30p–8:35p TTh LA 136 Grollmus J
8:45p–9:45p TTh DRSCHR 203 Grollmus J
ESL 10S, MULTIPLE SKILLS PREPARATION 6 UNITS
• Prerequisite: None.
ESL 10S is the compressed version of ESL 10 for fewer units. It is a low-intermediate multi-skills course designed to improve the English language skills of non-native speakers. The course concentrates on speaking/listening, reading/vocabulary, dictionary use, sentence writing, and computer assisted language learning. *Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements.
NEW 3301 7:45a-10:50a TTh ESL 105 Kahn A B
ESL Writing
ESL 11A, Basic English 1 (6,6) 6 units
• Prerequisite: ESL 10.
ESL 11A is an intermediate, multi-skills course with an emphasis on paragraph writing for non-native speakers of English who have completed ESL 10 or score at Level C on the SMC Placement Examination.
2095 7:45a-10:50a MW ESL 105 Lodmer E L
2096 7:45a-10:50a TTh ESL 103 Lodmer E L
2097 7:45a-10:55a TThF ESL 104 Nightingale M D
Above section 2097 meets for 10 weeks, Aug 28 to Nov 02.
2098 11:00a-2:05p MW ESL 125 Marasco J A
2099 12:00p-3:05p MW ESL 103 Jaffe S R
2100 12:15p-3:20p TTh ESL 105 Ellis T L
2101 12:15p-3:20p TTh BUS 101 Culberg L
2102 12:45p-3:50p MW ESL 123 Carr K J
2103 2:15p-5:20p TTh ESL 123 Spector A L
4232 6:45p–9:50p MW ESL 105 Salley S R
ESL 11B, Basic English 2 3 units
Transfer: UC*, CSU • Prerequisite: ESL 11A.
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.
2104 7:45a-11:05a TTh ESL 104 Nightingale M D
Above section 2104 meets for 7 weeks, Nov 06 to Dec 18.
2105 8:00a-9:20a MW ESL 125 Hoover J
2106 9:30a-10:50a MW LA 220 Levitt D J
2107 9:30a-10:50a TTh LA 220 Michelson M M
2108 11:15a-12:35p MW ESL 104 Levitt D J
2109 3:45p-5:05p TTh ESL 104 Roy R
4234 6:45p–9:50p T ESL 104 Roy R
ESL 21A, English Fundamentals 1 3 units
Transfer: UC*, CSU • Prerequisite: ESL 11B.
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.
2126 7:45a-10:50a MW ESL 103 Harclerode J E
Above section 2126 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 17.
2128 8:00a-9:20a MW LA 220 Turner P A
2129 8:00a-9:20a TTh ESL 125 Staff
2130 8:00a-11:05a F ESL 125 Lowi R
2131 9:30a-10:50a MW ESL 123 Bostwick L H
2132 9:30a-10:50a TTh ESL 125 Jaffe S R
2133 11:15a-12:35p MW ESL 123 Sucher K D
2134 11:15a-12:35p TTh ESL 125 Morgan J S
Above section 2134 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
2135 11:30a-2:35p F ESL 103 Lowi R
2136 12:45p-2:05p MW BUS 101 Staff
2137 12:45p-2:05p TTh ESL 103 Lowi R
2138 2:15p-3:35p TTh ESL 125 Blaho V J
NEW 3302 2:15p-3:35p MW BUS 101 Evenhuis J K
2139 3:45p-5:05p TTh ESL 105 Graziadei K N
2140 3:45p-6:50p MW ESL 104 Engle S N
Above section 2140 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 17.
4238 5:00p–6:20p MW ESL 123 Salley S R
4239 6:45p–9:50p M ESL 123 Goldknopf E J
4240 6:45p–9:50p T ESL 125 Michelson M M
4241 6:45p–9:50p Th ESL 125 Graziadei K N
ESL 21B, English Fundamentals 2 3 units
Transfer: UC*, CSU • Prerequisite: ESL 21A.
This course is the second part of a two part course ESL 21A, B. 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.
2141 7:45a-10:50a MW ESL 103 Harclerode J E
Above section 2141 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 12.
2143 8:00a-9:20a MW ESL 104 Staff
2144 8:00a-9:20a TTh ESL 123 Galvin M E
2145 8:00a-11:05a F ESL 105 Staff
2146 9:30a-10:50a MW ESL 125 Jaffe S R
2147 9:30a-10:50a MW ESL 104 Marasco J A
2148 9:30a-10:50a TTh ESL 123 Galvin M E
2149 11:15a-12:35p MW BUS 101 Carr K J
2150 2:15p-3:35p MW ESL 104 Schelbert B
2151 2:15p-3:35p TTh ESL 104 Evenhuis J K
2152 3:45p-5:05p TTh ESL 103 Schelbert B
2153 3:45p-6:50p MW ESL 104 Engle S N
Above section 2153 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 12.
4242 6:45p–9:50p M ESL 103 Dykman P C
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, and word order. *ESL 11B, 21A, 21B and 25 combined: maximum credit 8 units.
2156 12:45p-2:05p MW ESL 104 Levitt D J
Speaking and Listening
ESL 14A, Pronunciation and Spelling: Vowel and Consonant Sounds 2 units
• Prerequisite: ESL 10.
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.
2110 3:45p-5:05p TTh ESL 125 Garate E M
2111 4:15p-5:35p MW ESL 125 Ellis T L
ESL 14B, Pronunciation: Rhythm and Intonation 2 units
• Prerequisite: None.
This course is designed to help ESL students communicate more effectivley in English by learning standard North American pronunciation and by improving their ability to be understood. The course includes a brief review of all vowel sounds and specific consonants, but its main focus is on strategies to improve rhythm and intonation.
2112 9:00a-12:05p F ESL 123 Marasco J A
2113 12:45p-2:05p T ESL 123 Spector A L
12:45p-2:05p Th DRSCHR 204 Spector A L
ESL 15, Conversation and Culture in the U.S. 2 units
• Prerequisite: ESL 10.
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.
2114 8:00a-9:20a MW ESL 123 Bostwick L H
2115 2:15p-5:20p W ESL 105 Horowitz R S
Grammar
ESL 16A, The Noun System and Articles 1 unit
• Prerequisite: ESL 10 with a grade of C or better.
This course helps non-native speakers of English to understand and use the noun system (count, non-count, proper, common, singular, plural nouns) as well as possessives and modifiers, articles (“a,” “an,” “the”), and other determiners (“this,” “that,” “those”) appropriately with nouns. The course also helps students use correct verb agreement with such nouns in writing. *Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements.
2116 3:45p-5:05p MW ESL 103 Tracey M P
Above section 2116 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 17.
2117 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
Above section 2117 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 14, 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 10.
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 students whose first language is not English to communicate using verbs correctly. The focus of the course is correct use of verb tense forms (present, past, future, perfects, passives, modals, and conditionals). *Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements.
2118 3:45p-5:05p MW ESL 103 Tracey M P
Above section 2118 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 12.
2119 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
Above section 2119 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, 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 21AB, English 22 and English 1.
2121 12:45p-2:05p M LA 220 Stolz P
12:45p-2:05p W DRSCHR 203 Stolz P
2122 12:45p-3:50p F ESL 123 Poreba J
Arrange-1 Hour ONLINE-E Poreba J
Above section 2122 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 21 to Dec 07, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2123 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Randall T R
Above section 2123 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 17 to Dec 07, 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 11AB.
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.
2124 8:00a-11:05a F ESL 103 Stolz P
Arrange-1 Hour ONLINE-E Stolz P
Above section 2124 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 21 to Dec 07, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2125 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Harclerode J E
Above section 2125 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 17 to Dec 07, 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 10 with a grade of C or better.
This course is designed for intermediate students who want to improve their reading skill and increase their pleasure in reading. Students will improve their reading speed, comprehension, and critical thinking skills by learning strategies such as previewing, skimming, scanning, and interpreting meaning from context. They will learn how to distinguish topics, main ideas, details, facts and opinions. In addition, they will learn how to identify an author’s purpose and tone. They will learn how to draw inferences and recognize patterns of organization. Students are encouraged to take ESL 17 concurrently with ESL 11A or 11B. *Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements.
2120 11:15a-12:35p MW ESL 105 Lodmer E L
ESL 23, Academic Reading and Study Skills 3 units
• Prerequisite: None.
This course is a high intermediate to advanced course designed for students actively seeking to improve their study and reading 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 and ESL 20A. *Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements.
2154 12:45p-2:05p TTh LA 220 Randall T R
2155 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Graziadei K N
Above section 2155 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 17 to Dec 07, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes). Above section 2155 is recommended for but not limited to students in biology and other Life Sciences courses.
Vocabulary
ESL 28, Academic Vocabulary Skills 3 units
• Prerequisite: None.
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 1998) 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.
2157 2:15p-3:35p MW ESL 125 Engle S N
2158 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Randall T R
Above section 2158 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 17 to Dec 07, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).