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 10G, Multiple Skills Preparation: Listening, Speaking, and Grammar 6 units
• Prerequisite: None.
ESL10G is a low-intermediate multi-skills course designed to improve the English language skills of non-native speakers. This course concentrates on listening, speaking, and grammar.
Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements. It is recommended that students take this course concurrently with ESL10W.
2146 7:45a-10:50a MW LA 243 Harclerode J E
2147 7:45a-10:50a TTh LA 243 Morgan J S
2148 12:45p-3:50p MW LA 243 Spector A L
NEW 3290 12:45p-3:50p MW LA 236 Horowitz R S
4215 5:15p-8:20p TTh LA 243 Graziadei K N
ESL 10W, Multiple Skills Preparation: Reading and Writing 6 units
• Prerequisite: None.
ESL10W is a low-intermediate multi-skills course designed to improve the English language skills of non-native speakers. This course concentrates on reading, writing, and computer assisted language learning (CALL).
Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements. It is recommended that students take this course concurrently with ESL10G.
2149 7:45a-10:50a T BUS 101 Stivener M
7:45a-9:20a Th DRSCHR 203 Stivener M
9:30a-10:50a Th BUS 101 Stivener M
2150 12:45p-3:50p M BUS 101 Harclerode J E
12:45p-2:05p W DRSCHR 203 Harclerode J E
2:15p-3:50p W BUS 101 Harclerode J E
2151 12:45p-3:50p T BUS 101 Labarge M D
12:45p-2:05p Th DRSCHR 204 Labarge M D
2:15p-3:50p Th BUS 101 Labarge M D
4216 5:15p-8:20p M BUS 101 Lernihan V
5:15p-6:35p W DRSCHR 204 Lernihan V
6:45p-8:15p W BUS 101 Lernihan V
ESL Writing
ESL 11A, Basic English 1 6 units
• Prerequisite: ESL 10G and 10W.
ESL 11A is an intermediate, multi-skills course with an emphasis on paragraph writing for non-native speakers of English who have completed ESL 10G and ESL 10W or score at Level C on the SMC Placement Examination.
2152 7:45a-10:50a MW ESL 123 Lodmer E L
2153 7:45a-10:50a TTh ESL 123 Lowi R
2154 7:45a-10:55a TThF ESL 104 Nightingale M D
Above section 2154 meets for 10 weeks, Sep 01 to Nov 06.
2155 11:00a-2:05p TTh ESL 123 Engle S N
2156 11:15a-2:20p MW ESL 123 Jaffe S R
2157 12:15p-3:20p TTh ESL 104 York-Herjeczki A
2158 2:15p-5:20p MW ESL 105 Ellis T L
4217 6:45p-9:50p MW ESL 105 Kahn A B
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.
2160 7:45a-11:05a TTh ESL 104 Nightingale M D
Above section 2160 meets for 7 weeks, Nov 10 to Dec 22.
2161 9:30a-10:50a MW ESL 105 Hoover J
2162 9:30a-10:50a TTh ESL 105 Levitt D J
2163 11:15a-12:35p MW ESL 104 Hoover J
2164 11:15a-12:35p TTh ESL 103 Levitt D J
2165 12:45p-2:05p MW ESL 105 Hoover J
4218 6:45p-9:50p W ESL 125 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.
2183 7:45a-10:50a MW ESL 104 Baseri (Gabay) S
Above section 2183 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 21.
2184 7:45a-10:50a TTh ESL 103 Lodmer E L
Above section 2184 meets for 8 weeks, Sep 01 to Oct 22.
2185 8:00a-9:20a MW ESL 103 Kimmel S R
2186 8:00a-9:20a TTh ESL 105 Levitt D J
2187 8:00a-11:05a F ESL 103 Turner P A
NEW 3300 8:00a-11:05a F LA 243 LaBarge M D
2188 8:00a-12:15p F LA 220 Engle S N
Above section 2188 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 25 to Dec 11.
2189 9:30a-10:50a MW ESL 103 Kimmel S R
2190 9:30a-10:50a MW ESL 125 Jaffe S R
2191 11:00a-2:05p TTh ESL 105 Savolainen H
Above section 2191 meets for 8 weeks, Sep 01 to Oct 22.
2192 11:15a-12:35p MW LA 220 Poreba J S
2193 11:15a-12:35p MW ESL 125 Kimmel S R
2194 11:30a-2:35p F ESL 125 Savolainen H
2195 12:45p-2:05p MW LA 220 Poreba J S
2196 12:45p-2:05p TTh ESL 103 Morgan J
2197 12:45p-3:50p F ESL 103 Turner P A
NEW 3296 2:15p-3:45p MW LA 115 Lowi R
NEW 3294 3:35p-5:05p TTh ESL 123 Alling B J
2199 3:45p-5:05p TTh ESL 103 York-Herjeczki A L
2200 4:15p-5:35p MW ESL 103 Alling B
4219 5:00p-6:20p MW ESL 125 Tracey M P
4220 6:45p-9:50p M ESL 103 Tracey M P
4221 6:45p-9:50p T ESL 103 Alling B
4222 6:45p-9:50p W ESL 103 Tracey M P
ESL 21B, English Fundamentals 2 3 units
Transfer: UC*, CSU • Prerequisite: ESL 21A.
ESL 21B is the second part of the ESL 21A,/B sequence. 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.
2202 7:45a-10:50a MW ESL 104 Hinton K A
Above section 2202 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 16.
2203 7:45a-10:50a TTh ESL 103 Lodmer E L
Above section 2203 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 27 to Dec 17.
2204 8:00a-9:20a MW BUS 101 Bostwick L H
2205 8:00a-9:20a TTh ESL 125 Garate E M
2206 9:30a-10:50a MW LA 220 Plotner J R
2207 9:30a-10:50a TTh ESL 125 Jaffe S R
2208 11:00a-2:05p TTh ESL 105 Savolainen H
Above section 2208 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 27 to Dec 17.
2209 12:45p-2:05p MW ESL 104 Plotner J R
2210 12:45p-2:05p TTh ESL 125 Garate E M
2211 2:15p-3:35p MW ESL 125 Schelbert B
NEW 3276 2:15p-3:35p MW ESL 104 Ricker N C
NEW 3291 2:15p-3:35p MW ESL 103 Laib M R
NEW 3274 2:15p-4:25p TTh LA 243 Staff
Above section 3274 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 22 to Dec 10.
2212 3:45p-5:05p MW ESL 104 Lernihan V
2213 3:45p-5:05p TTh ESL 104 Laib M R
4224 6:45p-9:50p T ESL 104 Dykman P C
4225 6:45p-9:50p Th ESL 104 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.
2216 11:15a-12:35p MW ESL 105 Harclerode J E
Speaking and Listening
ESL 14A, Pronunciation and Spelling: Vowel and Consonant Sounds 2 units
• Prerequisite: ESL 10G and ESL 10W.
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.
2166 11:30a-12:50p F LA 243 Bronstein M G
1:05p-2:30p F DRSCHR 203 Bronstein M G
2167 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Spector A L
Above section 2167 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 21 to Dec 11, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.
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.
2168 2:15p-3:35p T ESL 123 Bronstein M G
2:15p-3:35p Th DRSCHR 203 Bronstein M G
ESL 15, Conversation and Culture in the U.S. 2 units
• Prerequisite: Group “C” on the English placement exam or successful completion of ESL 10G and 10W.
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.
2169 8:00a-9:20a MW LA 220 Garate E M
2170 8:00a-11:05a F ESL 105 Bostwick L H
Grammar
ESL 16A, The Noun System and Articles 1 unit
• Prerequisite: ESL 10G and ESL 10W 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.
2171 12:45p-2:05p MW ESL 125 Ellis T L
Above section 2171 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 21.
2172 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
Above section 2172 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 18, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.
ESL 16B, Using Verb Tenses 1 unit
• Prerequisite: ESL 10G and ESL 10W.
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.
2173 12:45p-2:05p MW ESL 125 Ellis T L
Above section 2173 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 16.
2174 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
Above section 2174 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 23, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.
ESL 16C, Sentence Structure and Punctuation 1 unit
• Prerequisite: ESL 10G and ESL 10W.
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.
2175 8:00a-11:05a F ESL 123 Murphy Da J
Above section 2175 meets for 8 weeks, Sep 04 to Oct 23.
2176 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
Above section 2176 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 18, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.
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 21A/B, ESL 25, English 22, and English 1.
Concurrent enrollment recommendedin ESL/English 21A/B; ESL/English assessment Group B or A.
2179 2:15p-4:20p MW LA 220 Staff
Above section 2179 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 21 to Dec 09.
2180 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Randall T R
Above section 2180 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 21 to Dec 11, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.
ESL 20B, Advanced Grammar Workshop 2 3 units
• Prerequisite: ESL 11A/B.
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.
2181 11:15a-12:35p MW ESL 103 Garate E M
2182 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Harclerode J E
Above section 2182 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 21 to Dec 11, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.
Reading
ESL 17, Intermediate Reading Skills 3 units
• Prerequisite: ESL 10G and ESL 10W with a grade of C or better.
This course is designed for intermediate students who want to improve their reading skills. Students will improve their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills by learning strategies such as previewing, skimming, scanning, and making inferences. They will learn how to identify main ideas and details and an author’s purpose and tone. They will analyze novels and reading passages from their texts. Students are encouraged to take ESL 17 concurrently with ESL 11A or 11B.
2177 8:00a-11:05a F ESL 125 Stivener M
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.
2214 2:15p-3:35p TTh ESL 125 Laib M R
2215 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Graziadei K N
Above section 2215 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 21 to Dec 11, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.
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 2000) 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. It is designed for students at the 21A or 21B level or students who have placed in Group B on the English or ESL Placement Exam.
2217 3:45p-5:05p TTh ESL 125 Poreba J S
2218 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Randall T R
Above section 2218 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 21 to Dec 11, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.