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 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.
1314 8:00a-12:15p MW LA 243 Poreba J S
8:00a-12:15p TTh LA 243 Kahn A B
8:00a-11:05a F DRSCHR 203 Poreba J S
1315 10:15a-2:30p MF BUS 101 Spector A L
10:15a-2:30p TTh BUS 101 Spector A L
10:15a-1:20p W DRSCHR 203 Spector A L
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.
1316 8:00a-12:15p MTWTh ESL 105 Carr K J
1317 10:15a-2:30p MTWTh ESL 123 Engle S N
1318 10:15a-2:30p MTWTh LA 220 Marasco J A
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.
1319 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh ESL 104 Hoover J
1320 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh ESL 103 Hoover J
1321 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh ESL 103 Stolz P
4046 6:30p-9:30p TWTh ESL 103 Gist S A
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.
1327 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh BUS 101 Grollmus J
1328 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh LA 220 Turner P A
1329 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh ESL 104 Turner P A
1330 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh LA 243 Grollmus J
1331 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh ESL 105 Poreba J S
4047 6:30p-9:30p TWTh ESL 105 Graziadei K
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.
1332 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh ESL 125 Kagaya C
1333 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh ESL 125 Kagaya C
1334 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh HSS 203 Stolz P
1335 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh ESL 125 Evenhuis J
1336 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh ESL 104 Patnaik N
1337 2:45p-4:50p MTWTh ESL 125 Dykman P C
4048 6:30p-9:30p TWTh ESL 125 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.
1338 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh ESL 123 Harclerode J E
Speaking and Listening
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.
1322 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh ESL 103 Bostwick L H
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.
1323 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
Above section 1323 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
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.
1324 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
Above section 1324 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.
1325 2:45p-4:50p MTWTh ESL 123 Graziadei K N
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.
1339 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Randall T R
Above section 1339 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).