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.
2061 7:45a-10:50a MW LA 243 Spector A L
7:45a-10:50a TTh LA 243 Saperston L M
8:00a-10:00a F DRSCHR 204 Saperston L M
2062 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 204 Harclerode J E
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 2063 7:45a-10:50a TTh LA 220 Kahn A B
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ESL Writing
ESL 11A, Basic English 1 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.
2064 7:45a-10:50a MW ESL 105 Lodmer E L
2065 7:45a-10:50a MW BUS 101 Carr K J
2066 7:45a-10:50a TTh ESL 104 Lodmer E L
2067 7:45a-10:55a TThF ESL 103 Nightingale M D
Above section 2067 meets for 10 weeks, Feb 12 to Apr 18.
2068 12:00p-3:05p MW ESL 104 Jaffe S R
2070 12:15p-3:20p TTh ESL 104 Hoover J
2071 12:45p-3:50p MW LA 220 Garate E M
2072 2:15p-5:20p TTh ESL 105 Ellis T L
4258 6:45p-9:50p TTh ESL 103 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.
2073 7:45a-11:05a TTh ESL 103 Nightingale M D
Above section 2073 meets for 7 weeks, Apr 22 to Jun 05.
2074 8:00a-9:20a TTh ESL 123 Michelson M M
2076 9:30a-10:50a MW ESL 104 Levitt D J
2078 12:45p-2:05p MW ESL 125 Levitt D J
2079 2:15p-3:35p MW BUS 101 Culberg L
4259 6:45p-9:50p T ESL 104 Dykman P C
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.
2098 7:45a-10:50a MW ESL 103 Harclerode J E
Above section 2098 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 02.
2099 7:45a-10:50a TTh ESL 125 Engle S N
Above section 2099 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 12 to Apr 03.
2100 8:00a-9:20a MW LA 220 Bostwick L H
2101 8:00a-9:20a TTh BUS 101 Garate E M
2102 8:00a-11:05a F ESL 104 Lowi R
2103 9:30a-10:50a TTh ESL 123 Jaffe S R
2104 11:15a-12:35p MW ESL 125 Sucher K D
2105 11:15a-12:35p MW LA 243 Morgan J S
NEW 3294 11:15a-12:35p MW LS 110 Patnaik N
2106 11:30a-2:35p F ESL 105 Stolz P
NEW 3255 12:00p-3:05p MW ESL 103 Marasco J A
2107 12:45p-2:05p TTh ESL 103 Garate E M
NEW 3304 12:45p-2:10p MW ESL 105 Patnaik N
Above section 3304 meets for 17 weeks, Feb 20 to Jun 09.
2108 2:15p-3:35p TTh ESL 103 Poreba J S
2109 3:45p-5:05p TTh ESL 123 Poreba J S
2110 3:45p-5:05p TTh ESL 103 Graziadei K N
4263 5:00p-6:20p TTh LA 220 Grollmus J
4264 6:45p-9:50p M ESL 105 Gist S A
4265 6:45p-9:50p T ESL 105 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.
2111 7:45a-10:50a MW ESL 103 Harclerode J E
Above section 2111 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 04.
2112 7:45a-10:50a TTh ESL 125 Engle S N
Above section 2112 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 15 to Jun 05.
2113 8:00a-9:20a MW ESL 125 Turner P A
2114 9:30a-10:50a MW ESL 125 Jaffe S R
2115 9:30a-10:50a MW ESL 123 Hoover J
2116 9:30a-10:50a TTh BUS 101 Marasco J A
2117 11:15a-12:35p MW ESL 123 Hoover J
2118 11:15a-12:35p MW BUS 101 Kagaya C
2119 11:15a-12:35p TTh ESL 123 Kahn A B
Above section 2119 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
NEW 3320 12:00p-3:05p MW ESL 103 Marasco J A
Above section 3320 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 04.
2120 12:45p-2:05p MW ESL 123 Carr K J
2121 12:45p-2:05p TTh ESL 105 Michelson M M
2122 2:15p-3:35p MW ESL 125 Kagaya C
2123 3:45p-5:05p MW ESL 105 Tracey M P
2124 3:45p-5:05p TTh ESL 104 Schelbert B
4266 6:45p-9:50p W ESL 125 Tracey M P
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.
2128 8:00a-9:20a 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.
2080 2:15p-3:35p T ESL 125 York-Herjeczki A L
2:15p-3:35p Th DRSCHR 203 York-Herjeczki A L
2081 4:15p-5:30p 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.
2082 9:00a-12:05p F ESL 123 Marasco J A
2083 12:45p-2:05p T ESL 125 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.
2084 9:30a-10:50a MW LA 220 Bostwick L H
2085 2:15p-5:20p W ESL 123 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.
2087 11:30a-2:35p F LA 220 Lowi R
Above section 2087 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 18 to Jun 06.
2088 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
Above section 2088 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 04, 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.
2089 11:30a-2:35p F LA 220 Lowi R
Above section 2089 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 15 to Apr 04.
2090 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
Above section 2090 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4260 6:45p-9:50p M ESL 125 Tracey M P
Above section 4260 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Mar 31.
ESL 16C, Sentence Structure and Punctuation 1 unit
• Prerequisite: ESL 10.
Concurrent enrollment in ESL 11A or ESL 11B is recommended.
This course helps students whose first language is not English to construct grammatically correct sentences using appropriate punctuation. Students will learn to combine sentence elements (clauses and phrases) to produce effective sentences.
2091 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
Above section 2091 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4261 6:45p-9:50p M ESL 125 Tracey M P
Above section 4261 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 02.
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.
2094 12:45p-3:50p F ESL 125 Poreba J S
Arrange-1.5 Hours ONLINE-E Poreba J S
Above section 2094 meets for 13 weeks, Mar 07 to May 30, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2095 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Randall T R
Above section 2095 meets for 13 weeks, Mar 03 to May 30, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4262 6:45p-8:40p Th ESL 105 Stolz P
Arrange-1.5 Hours ONLINE-E Stolz P
Above section 4262 meets for 13 weeks, Mar 06 to May 29, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via 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.
2096 8:00a-11:05a F ESL 125 Kagaya C
Arrange-1.5 Hours ONLINE-E Kagaya C
Above section 2096 meets for 13 weeks, Mar 07 to May 30, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2097 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Stolz P
Above section 2097 meets for 13 weeks, Mar 03 to May 30, 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.
2092 11:15a-12:35p MW ESL 105 Lodmer E L
2093 12:45p-2:05p TTh ESL 123 Engle S N
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.
2125 2:15p-3:35p TTh LA 220 Patnaik N
2126 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Randall T R
Above section 2126 meets for 13 weeks, Mar 03 to May 30, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2127 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Graziadei K N
Above section 2127 meets for 13 weeks, Mar 03 to May 30, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes). Above section 2127 is recommended for but not limited to students in Biology and other Life Science 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.
2129 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Randall T R
Above section 2129 meets for 13 weeks, Mar 03 to May 30, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4267 5:15p-6:35p MW ESL 103 Gist S A