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.
1353 8:00a-12:20p MTWTh HSS 253 Stivener M
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.
1354 12:30p-4:50p MTW HSS 253 Spector A L
12:30p-2:35p Th DRSCHR 204 Spector A L
2:45p-4:50p Th HSS 253 Spector A L
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.
1355 8:00a-12:15p MTWTh ESL 123 Lodmer E L
1356 10:15a-2:30p MTWTh ESL 105 Nightingale M D
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.
1358 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh ESL 104 Hoover J
1360 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh ESL 104 Hoover J
4064 6:30p-9:40p TTh ESL 123 Dykman P C
Above section 4064 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 23 to Aug 13.
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.
1364 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh ESL 103 Engle S N
1365 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh ESL 125 Baseri (Gabay) S
1366 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh LA 243 Levitt D
NEW 1725 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh ESL 104 Hinton K A
1367 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh ESL 123 Baseri (Gabay) S
4065 6:30p-9:40p MW ESL 103 Graziadei K N
Above section 4065 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 12.
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.
1368 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh LA 220 Garate E M
1369 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh LA 220 Garate E M
1370 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh ESL 103 Staff
1371 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh ESL 125 Plotner J R
NEW 1718 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh ESL 103 Hinton K A
4066 6:30p-9:40p MW ESL 125 Dykman P C
Above section 4066 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 12.
Grammar
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.
1361 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
Above section 1361 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 21A/B, English 22 and English 1.
1362 3:00p-6:10p MW ESL 103 Graziadei K N
Above section 1362 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 12.
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.
1363 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Harclerode J E
Above section 1363 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
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.
1372 2:45p-5:45p TWTh ESL 105 Harclerode J E