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CREDIT, NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

Initial recommended placement in the credit ESL program is based on results of 1) the ESL Placement Examination 2) a writing sample, and 3) consultation with the student. For continuing students, successful completion of courses with letter grades requires a grade of C or higher. Credit ESL courses are not open to native speakers of English.

CREDIT, NONDEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

NONCREDIT COURSES:

CREDIT, NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

Initial recommended placement in the credit ESL program is based on results of 1) the ESL Placement Examination 2) depending on the examination score, a writing sample, and 3) consultation with the student. For continuing students, successful completion of courses with letter grades requires a grade of C or higher. Credit ESL courses are not open to native speakers of English.

ESL 20. Health Professions: Communication and Careers - A (6)
Lec-6                                                     CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: ESL 120 or placement in ESL 130
Advise: Background in healthcare
Designed for health care professionals in all health fields with low-intermediate English language proficiency. Integrated language skills on themes such as career options and requirements in health care, patient-centered communication techniques, interaction patterns among health co-workers and teams, assertive communication, health care systems and traditions, and cultural diversity in health care contexts in the U.S.

ESL 23. Health Professionals: Communication and Careers - B (6)
Lec-6                                                     CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: ESL 120
Designed for health care professionals in all health fields with intermediate English language proficiency. Integrated language skills on themes such as job resumes and interview in health care, interaction patterns on health care teams, discussion of treatment options with patients, exploration of alternative health perspectives, and communication strategies among culturally diverse patients and health workers. These courses do not need to be taken in sequence.

ESL 26. Health Professionals: Communication and Careers - C (6)
Lec-6                                                     CR/NC avail.
Designed for health care professionals in all health fields with upper intermediate English language proficiency. Integrated language skills on themes such as phone and email communication in health care settings, strategies for communicating with special-needs patients, handling and resolving conflict with co-workers, understanding legal and ethical issues in health care, and researching racial and cultural health disparities. These courses do not need to be taken in sequence.

ESL 75. Intermediate Editing and Grammar Review (2)
Lec-3                                                  CR/NC only
Prereq.: Completion of ESL 130 with a grade of C or higher or placement in ESL 140 or higher
Advise: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 140 or 150
Repeat: max. 4 units
Review and practice of intermediate grammatical patterns in academic writing, with a focus on the paragraph level; application of editing/proofreading strategies and skills to improve the quality and accuracy of written college work. Recommended for ESL 140 or 150 students who want additional practice in these skills.

ESL 85. Advanced Editing and Grammar Review (2)
Lec-3                                                    CR/NC only
Prereq.: Completion of ESL 150 or ENGL 92 with a grade of C or higher or placement in ESL 160 or 82 or above
Advise: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 160 or 82, ENGL 94 or 96
Repeat: max. 4 units
Review and practice of advanced grammatical patterns in academic writing for students whose native language is not English; application of editing/proofreading strategies and skills to improve the quality and accuracy of written college work. Recommended for ESL 160 or 82 or ENGL 94 or 96 students whose first language is not English who want additional practice in these skills.

ESL 110. Introductory Academic ESL (6)
Lec-6
Prereq.: Placement in ESL 110 or 32 or completion of ESL 22.
Introduction to pre-college reading materials, skills, and strategies.  Practice in writing simple academic paragraphs and reports.  High-beginning level vocabulary and grammar study.
Equivalent to the former ESL 32 (Reading/Writing).

ESL 112. Introductory Listening/Speaking (2)
Lec-3                                                    CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: Placement in ESL 112 or 32 or completion of ESL 22.
Introduction to pre-college listening and speaking skills and strategies.  Oral communication activities and brief oral presentations with vocabulary and grammatical structures appropriate to the high-beginning level.
Equivalent to the former ESL 32 (Listening/Speaking).

ESL 120. Low-Intermediate Academic ESL (6)
Lec-6
Prereq.: Placement in ESL 120 or 42 or completion of ESL 110 or 32.
Pre-college reading skills and strategies.  Practice in writing academic paragraphs, short essays and reports.  Low-intermediate level vocabulary and grammar study.
Equivalent to the former ESL 48 or ESL 42 and 44 (Reading/Writing).

ESL 120W. Low-Intermediate Academic ESL (3)
Lec-3
Pre-college practice in writing academic paragraphs, short essays and reports. Low-intermediate level vocabulary and grammar study.
120W and 120R do not need to be taken in sequence.

ESL 120R. Low-Intermediate Academic ESL (3)
Lec-3
Pre-college reading skills and strategies. Low-intermediate level vocabulary.
120W and 120R do not need to be taken in sequence.

ESL 122. Low-Intermed. Listening/Speaking (2)
Lec-3                                                    CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: Placement in ESL 122 or 46 or completion of ESL 112 or 32.
Pre-college listening and speaking skills and strategies.  Oral communication activities and oral presentations with vocabulary and grammatical structures appropriate to the low-intermediate level.
Equivalent to the former ESL 46 (Listening/Speaking).

ESL 130. Intermediate Academic ESL (6)
Lec-6
Prereq.: Placement in ESL 130 or completion of ESL 120; or 120AX or 120BX
Academic reading skills and strategies.  Practice in writing brief expository essays and reports.  Intermediate level vocabulary and grammar study.
Equivalent to the former ESL 58 or ESL 52 and 54 (Reading/Writing).

ESL 132. Intermediate Listening/Speaking (2)
Lec-3                                                    CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: Placement in ESL 132 or 56 or completion of ESL 122 or 46.
Introduction to academic listening and speaking skills and strategies.  Oral communication activities and oral presentations with vocabulary and grammatical structures appropriate to the intermediate level.
Equivalent to the former ESL 56 (Listening/Speaking).

ESL 140. High-Intermediate Academic ESL (6)
Lec-6
Prereq.: Placement in ESL 140 or 62 or completion of ESL 130 or 52 or 58.
Academic reading skills and strategies, with reading passages used to support written composition work.  Practice in writing summaries, expository essays and essay tests.  High-intermediate level vocabulary and grammar study. CSU/UC
Equivalent to the former ESL 68 or 62 (Reading/Writing).

ESL 142. High-Intermed. Listening/Speaking (2)
Lec-3                                                    CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: Placement in ESL 142 or 62 or completion of ESL 132 or 56.
Academic listening and speaking skills and strategies.  Oral communication activities and oal presentations with vocabulary and grammatical structures appropriate to the high-intermediate level.

ESL 150. Advanced Academic ESL (5)
Lec-5.5, Lab-1
Prereq.: Placement in ESL 150 or 72 or completion of ESL 140 or 62 or 68.
Advanced academic reading skills and strategies, with reading passages used to support written composition work.  Practice in writing summaries, expository essays and essay tests.  Advanced level vocabulary and grammar study. CSU/UC
Equivalent to the former ESL 72 (Reading/Writing).

ESL 160. High-Advanced Academic ESL (4)
Lec-4.5, lab-1
Prereq.: ESL 150
Advanced academic reading skills and strategies. Practice in various forms of composition and research necessary for college work. High-advanced level vocabulary and grammar study.CSU/UC

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

ESL 49. Pronunciation (2)
Lec/conf-3, lab-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: Placement in ESL 120 or 42 or completion ESL 110 or 32.
Intensive practice in the oral control of American English emphasizing both pronunciation and listening skills. CSU

ESL 51A. ESL for Child Development (3)
Lec-3                                                     CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: Placement in ESL 130 or 52 or higher or completion of ESL 120 or 42 or 48; may be taken concurrently with either CDEV 65 or 66.
Repeat: max. 9 units
English as a second language support for Child Development (CDEV) 65 and 66 for limited English speakers. Reading strategies to successfully manage CDEV course load; writing strategies to successfully complete CDEV class reports and tests. Vocabulary building in child development terminology. Instructor will conduct periodic conferences with CDEV instructors on student progress and achievement. CSU

ESL 66. Advanced Listening and Reading (3)
Lec-3
Prereq.: Placement in ESL 140 or 150 or 62 or 72 or 82 or completion of ESL 130 or 52 or 58.
Preparation for ESL students in academic skills and strategies that will improve their performance in mainstream courses (e.g., listening skills to improve comprehension of classroom lectures and demonstrations, discipline-specific vocabulary expansion, and ESL reading and writing strategies for note and test-taking). Designed for students who already possess time management and native-language academic skills. CSU

ESL 69. Accent Improvement (2)
Lec-3, lab-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC only
Prereq.: Placement in ESL 140 or completion of ESL 130
Repeat.: max. 4 units
Students with severe pronunciation problems should take ESL 49 before ESL 69
Improvement in standard American English pronunciation, with emphasis on accent reduction, by improving overall clarity, voice quality, and physical presentation. CSU

ESL 79. Advanced Speaking and Pronunciation (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: Placement in ESL 150 or 72 or 82 or completion of ESL 140 or 62 or 68.
Practice in effective communication in everyday, academic, and professional situations through the use of dialogues, role plays, improvisations, plays, interviews, debates, and individual and group presentations. Practice in communication skills and pronunciation, stress, intonation, phrasing, phrase reductions and tone as needed. CSU

ESL 170. ESL College Reading and Composition (3)
Lec-3
Prereq.: ESL 160
Advanced academic reading skills and strategies, with an emphasis on critical reading of expository prose. Practice in various forms of composition and research necessary for college work, with attention to the development of grammatical accuracy and a college writing style. CSU/UC

NONCREDIT COURSES

These courses are designed for students whose first or native language is not English. Students gain proficiency in English to find employment, to continue their education, and to function successfully in the culture and society of the United States. Survival skills are stressed in the first three levels of the program. Vocational tracks provide a bridge to vocational training. Up to 90 ESL credits may be used as elective credit for the high school diploma.

Academic ESL courses formerly titled "ESL Workshop" are now offered for credit.


ESL, Academic

ESLA 3012. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Preparation (25 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3600 (Intermediate Low 6)
Development of test-taking techniques essential for success in taking TOEFL exams. Sample tests of Listening, Grammar and Reading sections administered.


ESL, Bridge

ESLB 3821. Introduction to Computers for ESL - Intermediate (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Introduction to computer skills for intermediate level ESL students. Overview of computer components and terminology. Introduction to applications such as word processing, Internet, e-mail, spreadsheets, presentation and other software. English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills are developed through a variety of computer projects and interactive classroom work.

ESLB 4821. Introduction to Computers for ESL - Intermediate (45 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
A short introductory course in computer skills for intermediate level ESL students. Computer terminology related to word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications are introduced. Intermediate reading and writing skills are used to create and edit a few documents, worksheets and data reports, using simple software.

ESLB 3822. Keyboarding for ESL Students (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3100 (Beginning Low 1)
Reinforcement of language skills through introduction to keyboarding with materials and lessons especially adapted for ESL students. Development of keyboarding techniques for centering, tabulating, speed and accuracy. Application of typing skills to writing at appropriate ESL levels.

ESLB 4822. Keyboarding for ESL Students (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3100 (Beginning Low 1)
An overview of keyboarding skills with materials and lessons especially adapted for beginning level ESL students. Keyboarding techniques for centering, tabulating, speed and accuracy are introduced. Limited practice is available.

ESL, Citizenship

ESLC 3030. ESL/Citizenship Literacy (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3010 (Literacy A)
ESL Literacy students prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test given by the Department of Immigration and Naturalization Services. Speaking, listening, reading and writing skills at the basic literacy level applied to answering test questions on personal information, U.S. history, government and the Constitution.

ESLC 3031. ESL/Citizenship (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3100 (Beginning Low 1)
Preparation for the U.S. Citizenship test given by the Department of Immigration and Naturalization Services. Speaking, listening, reading and writing skills applied to answering test questions on U.S. history, government and the Constitution.

ESLC 3032. ESL Citizenship Multi-Level 1-4 (90 hrs)
Advise: Literate in native language
ESL learners prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test given by the Department of Immigration and Naturalization Services. Beginning English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills applied to answering test questions on personal information, U.S. history, government and the Constitution.

ESLC 3033. ESL Citizenship Multi-Level 5-8 (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Preparation for the U.S. Citizenship test given by the Department of Immigration and Naturalization Services. Speaking, listening, reading and writing skills applied to answering test questions on personal information, U.S. history, government and the Constitution.

ESLC 4032. ESL Citizenship Multi-Level 1-4 (45 hrs)
Advise: Literate in native language
ESL learners receive minimal preparation for the U.S. Citizenship test given by the Department of Immigration and Naturalization Services. Beginning speaking and listening are emphasized for accurate responses to test questions. Learners also practice written responses.

ESLC 4033. ESL Citizenship Multi-Level 5-8 (45 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
ESL learners receive basic preparation for the U.S. Citizenship test given by the Department of Immigration and Naturalization Services. Intermediate speaking and listening are emphasized for accurate responses to test questions. Learners engage in extended discussions of the above topics as they relate to current events. Written responses are also practiced.

ESL, Focus

ESLF 3000. Native Language Literacy (180 hrs)
Advise: Little or no formal education in native country
Development of literacy skills in native language. Emphasis on reading, writing, math and basic education. 1-6 semesters depending on mastery of course objectives.

ESLF 3001. ESL Women's Issues (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3500 (Intermediate Low 5)
Development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills though discussions on topics that affect women’s lives such as family life, changing roles of men and women, gender and the workplace.

ESLF 3002. ESL Current Events (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3600 (Intermediate Low 6)
Readings from a variety of materials on current events and issues followed by discussions to increase awareness of local, state, national and international issues. Development of reading vocabulary, listening and speaking skills. Emphasis on evaluation and interpretation of materials.

ESLF 3003. ESL Math (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3100 (Beginning Low 1)
Development of math vocabulary used in directions and written problems involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percents in an ESL context.

ESLF 3005. Writing With A Computer - Intermediate (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Writing skills and the computer skills necessary to compose on a computer are taught. All parts of the writing process - brainstorming, writing outlines, revising and editing. Computer terminology, word processing, spreadsheet documents, drawing and navigating the Internet are included.

ESLF 3006. Computer Assisted ESL - Intermediate (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 or equivalent language ability
Intermediate level ESL listening, speaking, reading and writing skills expanded and developed through more extensive group computer projects in an interactive classroom environment. Instruction includes computer terminology and development and application of computer skills to a variety of projects.

ESLF 3007. Computer Assisted ESL - Beginning Low (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3010 (Literacy A)
Beginning level ESL listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are expanded and developed through group computer projects in an interactive classroom environment. Aural development, oral readiness and reading readiness are stressed. Computer terminology and basic computer skills are included.

ESLF 3008. Computer Assisted ESL - Beginning High (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3200 (Beginning High 2)
Beginning level ESL listening, speaking, reading and writing skills expanded and developed through group computer projects. Aural development, oral readiness and reading readiness stressed. Computer terminology and basic computer skills.

ESLF 3020. ESL Skills Computer Lab (6-90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3100 (Beginning Low 1)
Designed to meet the needs of ESL students at various levels. Development of speaking, listening, reading, writing and basic computer skills through the use of computer-assisted language learning software, writing on the computer, internet and other software programs.

ESLF 4006. Computer Assisted ESL (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills expanded and developed through group computer projects and interactive classroom environment. Emphasis on accuracy and fluency.

ESLF 4007. Computer Assisted ESL - Beginning Low (45 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3010 (Literacy A)
Basic language skills expanded and developed through group computer projects and interactive class environment. Aural development, oral readiness and reading readiness stressed.

ESLF 4008. Computer Assisted ESL Beginning High (45 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3200 (Beginning Low 2); ability and desire to acquire language at an accelerated rate
Aural and oral skills expanded and practiced through computer projects and interactive classroom work. Reinforcement of oral/aural skills and development of reading and writing skills.

ESLF 3011. English Through Song Lyrics (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3300 (Beginning Low 3)
Using English-language music to learn listening, reading, writing, and conversational skills and grammar, and to develop awareness of American culture.

ESLF 3126. Listening - Beginning Low (90 hrs)
Advise: Literate in native language
Beginning low listening comprehension is developed. This course develops basic listening skills. Students learn frequently spoken words, phrases, simple learned expressions and questions.

ESLF 3127. Speaking - Beginning Low (90 hrs)
Advise: Literate in native language
Speaking skills for Beginning low ESL students. Communicate survival needs using very simple learned phrases and sentences. Engage in limited conversations.

ESLF 4127. Beginning Low Conversation (45 hrs)
Advise: Literate in native language
Beginning low speaking and listening conversational skills are emphasized. Learners begin to communicate about common activities and engage in short, simple conversations.

ESLF 3128. Reading - Beginning Low (90 hrs)
Advise: Literate in native language
Beginning low reading skills are developed. This course includes recognition of numbers and letters. Students construct meaning from simple print materials on familiar topics.

ESLF 3129. Writing - Beginning Low  (90 hrs)
Advise: Literate in native language
Beginning low writing skills developed. Basic mechanics such as punctuation and capitalization are emphasized. Most content is dictated, substituted, completed or copied from other sources. Writing intended primarily to facilitate and reflect learning of spoken language.

ESLF 3144. Pronunciation, Beginning (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3020 (Literacy B)
Development of basic pronunciation skills through understanding of English sounds. Rhythm, stress, and intonation introduced.

ESLF 3346. Listening - Beginning High (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3200 (Beginning Low 2)
Beginning High listening comprehension skills are emphasized. Learners comprehend spoken English containing some unfamiliar words when used in familiar contexts and can participate in simple conversations.

ESLF 3347. Speaking - Beginning High (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3200 (Beginning Low 2) or equivalent language ability
High Beginning speaking skills are emphasized in this course. Learners communicate about basic needs and common activities and participate in basic conversations in routine social situations.

ESLF 4347. Conversation-Beginning High (45 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3200 (Beginning Low 2)
Beginning high speaking and listening conversational skills are emphasized. Learners communicate about common activities and participate in simple conversations in routine social situations.

ESLF 3348. Reading - Beginning High (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3200 (Beginning Low 2) or equivalent language ability
Basic reading skills practiced and developed, including interpreting vocabulary in context, reading simplified forms, and using various reading strategies to comprehend written materials. Learners read some authentic materials dealing with everyday topics.

ESLF 3349. Writing - Beginning High (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3200 (Beginning Low 2) or equivalent language ability
Beginning High writing skills are emphasized. Use of correct mechanics and formatting are expanded. Learners generate sentences into short, loosely organized paragraphs related to survival skills and personal topics. Short messages or notes are produced.

ESLF 3566. Listening - Intermediate Low (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Intermediate Low listening focus course. Comprehend spoken English containing some unfamiliar words in mostly familiar contexts. Understand and respond to another speaker in increasingly extended conversations on familiar topics.

ESLF 3567. Speaking - Intermediate Low (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (High Beginning 4)
Intermediate Low speaking focus. Comprehend spoken English containing some unfamiliar words well enough to respond to another speaker in increasingly extended conversations on familiar topics and in some unfamiliar contexts. Communicate about topics beyond survival needs including giving a brief oral presentation.

ESLF 4567. Intermediate Low Conversation (45 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (High Beginning 4)
Intermediate low speaking and listening skills are emphasized. Students participate in conversations on some unfamiliar topics beyond survival needs. Students begin to discuss authentic written materials on familiar subjects.

ESLF 3568. Reading - Intermediate Low (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (High Beginning 4)
Intermediate Low reading focus course. Comprehend written English containing some unfamiliar words. Use an increasing variety of word analysis skills to determine the meaning of new words. Learners read simplified materials on familiar subjects and use visual, graphic and contextual clues to help comprehend authentic materials.

ESLF 3569. Writing - Intermediate Low (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Longer written work produced in less controlled tasks with expanded vocabulary and sentence style. Paragraph development and methods of organization introduced. Work revised and edited from peer-group response and/or teacher feedback.

ESLF 4569. Writing - Intermediate Low (45 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Longer written work produced in less controlled tasks, with expanded vocabulary and sentence style. Paragraph development and methods of organization introduced. Work revised and edited from peer-group response and/or teacher feedback.

ESLF 3581. Vocabulary Power (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Focus on building vocabulary skills in English through a variety of highly motivating and communicative activities to improve oral and written fluency in English at an intermediate level.

ESLF 3584. Pronunciation - Intermediate (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Pronunciation skills are practiced and expanded for better oral communication. Review of formation and production of English sounds. Rhythm, stress, and intonation in intermediate level conversations developed.

ESLF 3585. Accelerated Grammar (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Practice in writing all types of grammatical structures and in using all the tenses and forms of English at the Intermediate level.

ESLF 3786. Listening - Intermediate High (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3700 (Intermediate High 7)
Intermediate High listening focus course. Learners will comprehend essential points of spoken English on topics in special fields of interest. Learners will understand and respond to another speaker in conversations on unfamiliar topics.

ESLF 3787. Speaking - Intermediate High (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3700 (Intermediate High 7)
Intermediate High speaking focus. Learners communicate about a variety of topics. Learners engage in extended conversations and interviews except for highly specialized subjects. Learners can adjust language to the level of formality needed to converse and can clarify utterances in order to be understood by the general public.

ESLF 4787. Intermediate High Conversation (45 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3600 (Intermediate Low 6)
Intermediate high speaking and listening skills are emphasized. Students participate in extended conversations on a variety of topics. Students are able to read and discuss authentic material on common topics.
ESLF 3788. Reading - Intermediate High (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3700 (Intermediate High 7)
Intermediate High reading focus course. Comprehend authentic written English on common topics. Use a variety of word analysis skills to determine the meaning of new words in context on familiar topics and in specialized materials. Learners draw conclusions from authentic materials on familiar topics.

ESLF 3789. Writing - Intermediate High (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3700 (Intermediate High 7)
Intermediate High writing focus course. Learners write brief compositions about previously discussed topics. Learners write routine correspondence with increasing complexity of organization and detail.

ESLF 3790. Telling Stories for ESL Students (90 hrs)
Field trips
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3600 (Intermediate Low 6)
Focus on the creative use of the English language through performance exercises, the telling of various tales from different cultures, and the oral creation of original stories to improve narrative and communication skills at the high intermediate level.

ESLF 3791. ESL Through Story-Based Video and TV (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3600 (Intermediate Low 6)
Development of intermediate listening and speaking skills through viewing of story-based videos and TV programs such as episodes of soap operas, sit-coms and dramas.

ESLF 5006. Computer-Assisted ESL (45 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Intermediate level ESL listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are expanded through selected group computer projects. Students are exposed to computer vocabulary and basic skills which can be used as a basis for further study.

ESL, Noncredit General

ESLN 3010. ESL Literacy-A (180 hrs)
Advise: Semi-literate in native language
Orientation to the classroom and development of ESL literacy skills. Emphasis on oral English for survival and development of pre-reading and pre-writing skills.

ESLN 3015. ESL Literacy A (90 hrs)
Advise: Semi-literate in native language
Orientation to classroom procedures and development of ESL literacy skills. Emphasis on oral English for classroom and basic survival.

ESLN 3016. ESL Literacy A (90 hrs) (PENDING STATE APPROVAL)
Advise: Semi-literate in native language
Development of ESL literacy skills. Survival listening and pronunciation skills are included. Emphasis is on pre-reading and pre-writing survival skills.

ESLN 3020. ESL Literacy B (180 hrs)
Advise: Semi-literate in native language
Development of ESL literacy skills. Emphasis on English sound/symbol correspondence, reading and writing simple English sentences.

ESLN 3100. Beginning Low 1 (180 hrs)
Advise: Literate in native language
Beginning Low 1 students develop language skills and a general understanding of the content in simple written and spoken English. Students practice language for daily survival and participate in common social exchanges. Students learn to copy and print simple sentences.

ESLN 3105. Beginning Low 1 - A (90 hrs)
Advise: Literate in native language
Beginning Low 1 English language skills. Students are introduced to language for daily survival and common social conversations. Students learn to print learned material.

ESLN 3106. Beginning Low 1 - B (90 hrs)
Advise: Literate in native language
Beginning Low 1 English skills. Students are introduced to simple written English. Students continue to practice language for daily survival and expand their ability to participate in common social exchanges. Students copy and print learned phrases and simple sentences.

ESLN 3140. Beginning 1-4 Multi-level (180 hrs)
Advise: Literate in native language
Designed to meet the needs of students with various levels of beginning English proficiency. Comprehend spoken English in familiar contexts. Communicate about common activities and participate in basic conversations in routine social situations. Generate sentences related to survival skills and personal topics.

ESLN 3145. Beginning 1-4 Multi-level - A (90 hrs)
Advise: Literate in native language
Designed to meet the needs of students with various levels of beginning English proficiency. Comprehension of spoken English in familiar contexts and communication related to basic needs and common is emphasized. Participation in basic conversations in routine social situations is included. Basic reading skills and sentence writing related to survival skills and personal topics is introduced.

ESLN 3146. Beginning 1-4 Multi-level - B (90 hrs)
Advise: Literate in native language
Designed to meet the needs of students with various levels of beginning English proficiency. Basic reading skills and sentence writing related to survival skills and personal topics are emphasized. Participation in basic conversations in routine social situations is included.

ESLN 3150. Beginning Low 1-2 Intensive (180 hrs)
Advise: Literate in native language
Beginning Low accelerated course. Students learn basic language skills including frequently used spoken words, simple expressions and questions in familiar contexts. Survival needs listening comprehension, oral communication, reading readiness are included. Pre-writing skills are introduced.

ESLN 3340. Beginning High 3-4 Multilevel (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3200 (Beginning Low 2)
Students will develop Beginning High basic level English skills. Students will generate sentences about life and work topics and organize them into paragraph form. Students will understand English speakers and can participate in basic conversations in familiar work life contexts. Students can communicate about basic needs and routine activities.

ESLN 4015. ESL Literacy A (45 hrs)
Orientation to classroom procedures and development of ESL literacy skills. Emphasis on oral English and development of pre-reading and pre-writing skills for survival.

ESLN 4150. Beginning Low 1-2 Intensive - A (90 hrs)
Advise: Literate in native language
Beginning Low accelerated course. Survival needs, listening comprehension and oral communication are emphasized. Reading readiness and pre-writing skills are introduced.

ESLN 3200. Beginning Low 2 (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3100 (Beginning Low 1)
Beginning low 2 students further develop and expand their knowledge of beginning low English skills. Students learn language for daily needs and limited participation in common social conversations. Aural development, oral readiness, and reading readiness are stressed. Simple writing practice is introduced.

ESLN 3205. Beginning Low 2 - A (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3100 (Beginning Low 1)
Beginning Low 2 students further develop and expand their knowledge of beginning low English skills. Students learn language for daily needs and limited participation in common social conversations. Listening, speaking and pronunciation skills are emphasized.

ESLN 3206. Beginning Low 2 - B (90 hrs) (PENDING STATE APPROVAL)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3100 (Beginning Low 1)
Beginning Low 2 students further develop and expand their knowledge of beginning low English skills. Students learn language for daily needs and limited participation in common social conversations. Reading readiness is emphasized and simple writing practice is introduced.

ESLN 3300. Beginning High 3 (180 hrs)
ESLN 3305. Beginning High 3 - A (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3200 (Beginning Low 2)
Beginning High 3 English skills. Students learn to comprehend spoken English in routine and familiar contexts. Communicating about basic needs and participating in basic conversations is emphasized. Students generate sentences related to personal topics.

ESLN 3306. Beginning High 3 - B (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3200 (Beginning Low 2)
Beginning High 3 basic English skills. Students review their comprehension of spoken English in familiar contexts. Students interpret simplified reading material. Generate short, loosely organized paragraphs related to familiar topics.

ESLN 3350. Beginning High 3-4 Intensive (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3200 (Beginning High 2)
Beginning High accelerated course. Comprehend spoken English in familiar contexts with the ability to participate in simple conversations. Communicate about basic needs and common activities in routine social situations. Read simplified material on familiar topics and generate sentences to form short, loosely organized paragraphs related to survival skills and personal topics .

ESLN 3400. Beginning High 4 (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3300 (Beginning High 3)
Beginning High 4 language skills. Comprehend spoken English in familiar contexts. Communicate about basic needs and common activities and participate in basic conversations in routine social situations. Generate sentences into short, loosely organized paragraphs related to survival skills and personal topics.

ESLN 3405. Beginning High 4 - A (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3300 (Beginning High 3)
Beginning High 4 language skills. Comprehend spoken English in familiar contexts with some unfamiliar words. Communicate about basic needs and activities and participate in basic conversations in routine social situations. Generate simple sentences about personal and familiar topics.

ESLN 3406. Beginning High 4 - B (90 hrs) (PENDING STATE APPROVAL)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3300 (Beginning High 3)
Beginning High 4 language skills. Comprehend spoken English in familiar contexts. Communicate about common activities and participate in basic conversations. Generate sentences about personal experiences and familiar topics into short loosely organized paragraphs.

ESLN 3500. Intermediate Low 5 (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Intermediate low 5 English skills. Learners understand increasingly extended conversations on familiar topics. Readings include authentic or adapted narratives and descriptive passages. Level 5 grammar structures and forms are used to develop short clearly organized paragraphs and messages.

ESLN 3505. Intermediate Low 5 - A (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Intermediate  Low 5 English skills. Learners comprehend increasingly extended conversations in mostly familiar contexts. Students participate in conversations in familiar and unfamiliar contexts. Readings include simplified narratives. Level 5 grammar structures and forms are introduced.

ESLN 3506. Intermediate Low 5 - B (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Intermediate low 5 English skills. Learners comprehend extended conversations in familiar contexts. Readings include authentic or adapted narratives and descriptive passages. Level 5 grammar structures and forms are used to develop short, clearly organized paragraphs and messages.

ESLN 3550. Intermediate Low 5-6 Intensive (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Intermediate Low accelerated course. Comprehend spoken and written English containing some unfamiliar words. Participate in conversation on some unfamiliar topics beyond survival needs. Comprehend simplified materials on familiar subjects and begin to read authentic materials. Write one or more paragraphs related to survival skills, personal topics and other topics.

ESLN 3560. Intermediate Low 5-6 Multilevel (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Students improve speaking, listening and writing of English on topics beyond survival needs. Students develop vocabulary and reading skills. Students write paragraphs and give short speeches on familiar topics using clear organization.

ESLN 3580. Intermediate 5-8 Multi-level (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Intermediate non-credit ESL students will develop the skills necessary to participate in extended conversations with some unfamiliar vocabulary. Students will be able to summarize familiar authentic material. Students will write short letters and paragraphs on learned topics.

ESLN 3600. Intermediate Low 6 (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3500 (Intermediate Low 5)
Intermediate Low 6 language skills. Comprehend spoken and written English containing some unfamiliar words. Participate in increasingly extended conversation on some unfamiliar topics beyond survival needs. Understand short reading passages differentiating between fact and opinion with some accuracy. Write a clearly organized paragraph with relevant ideas and clearly organized ideas.

ESLN 3605. Intermediate Low 6 - A (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3500 (Intermediate Low 5)
Intermediate Low 6 language skills. Communication skills are stressed. Comprehend spoken English containing some unfamiliar words. Participate in increasingly extended conversations on some unfamiliar topics beyond survival needs. Begin to understand short reading passages. Organize relevant ideas and supporting details into a short paragraph.

ESLN 3606. Intermediate Low 6 - B (90 hrs) (PENDING STATE APPROVAL)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3506 (Intermediate Low 5)
Intermediate Low 6 language skills. Comprehension of spoken and written English containing some unfamiliar words. Participate in conversation on some unfamiliar topics beyond survival needs. Understand short reading passages differentiating between fact and opinion with some accuracy. Write a clearly organized paragraph with relevant ideas and clearly organized ideas.

ESLN 3700. Intermediate High 7 (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3600 (Intermediate Low 6)
High Intermediate 7 language skills. Understanding of increasingly extended conversations, discussions or lectures. Speak about familiar topics with little hesitation. Read authentic material identifying the main idea including making simple inferences. Write well-developed paragraphs.

ESLN 3750. Intermediate High 7-8 Intensive (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3600 (Intermediate Low 6)
Intermediate High accelerated course. Understand essential points of discussion or speeches on topics of special interest and communicate on a variety of topics. Engage in extended conversation and interviews on familiar topics. Read authentic materials on everyday subjects and write brief compositions about previously discussed topics. Write routine correspondence with increasing complexity or organization and detail.

ESLN 3780. Intermediate High 7-8 Multilevel (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3600 (Intermediate Low 6)
Intermediate-High ESL students develop listening skills in order to understand extended discussions or lectures, and express themseleves with increasing fluency and grammatical accuracy. Students read authentic materials and write paragraphs or brief essays.

ESLN 3785. Intermediate High 7-8 Intensive - A (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3600 (Intermediate Low 6)
Intermediate High accelerated course for listening and speaking skills. Understand essential points of discussion or speeches on topics of special interest and communicate on a variety of topics. Engage in extended conversation and interviews on familiar topics. Read authentic materials on everyday subjects. Write routine correspondence in familiar situations.

ESLN 3786. Intermediate High 7-8 Intensive - B (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3600 (Intermediate Low 6)
Intermediate High accelerated course for reading and writing skills. Understand essential points of discussion and be able to participate in conversations. Read authentic materials on everyday subjects and write brief compositions about previously discussed topics. Write routine correspondence with increasing complexity or organization and detail.

ESLN 3800. Intermediate High 8 (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of Intermediate High 7
High intermediate 8 language skills. Understand essential points of discussions or speeches in special fields of interest. Communicate about a variety of topics using appropriate syntax. Read authentic material on a variety of topics identifying the main idea including drawing conclusions. Write brief compositions about previously discussed topics.

ESLN 3900. Advanced Low 9 (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3800 (Intermediate High 8)
Advanced low 9 language skills. Designed to meet daily needs in familiar and unfamiliar situations, with emphasis on fluency and communication in the four language skills.


ESLN 4151. Beginning Low 1-2 Intensive - B (90 hrs)
Advise: Literate in native language
Beginning Low accelerated course. Survival needs listening comprehension and oral communication. Reading readiness and pre-writing skills are emphasized.

ESL, Vocational

ESLV 3800. Communication Skills for the Workplace (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3300 (Beginning High 3)
Basic verbal communication skills and cultural knowledge needed in preparation for finding employment in the United States.

ESLV 3801. Communication Skills for the Workplace (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3300 (Beginning High 3)
Verbal communication skills and cultural knowledge needed for obtaining employment and staying successfully employed in the U.S.

ESLV 3804. VESL for Clerical Workers (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3500 (Intermediate Low 5)
Communicative language required for general clerical work. Terminology related to office procedures, forms, filing, and telephone training is emphasized. Language for job search and job retention is included.

ESLV 3807. Housekeeping ESL (88 hrs)
For those interested in entry-level positions in housekeeping. Includes language on housekeeping methods and terminology such as use of cleaning products and electrical appliances, health and safety procedures, record keeping, employer/employee relations, and job search preparation.

ESLV 3808. Communication Skills for Culinary Workers (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Learners develop verbal communication skills for work in the culinary industry. English terminology for cooking utensils, supplies, common tasks, and safety in culinary occupations.

ESLV 3813. ESL/ABE for Automotive Technology (270 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3500 (Intermediate Low 5), TRST 4601
Language and communication skills, including technical vocabulary, informal speech and idioms used by automotive mechanics. Reading o shop manuals and automotive specification data and the comprehension of oral and written descriptions.

ESLV 3814. Communication Skills for Chinese Cooks (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3300 (Beginning High 3)
Verbal communication skills for the job. English terminology for cooking utensils, supplies, common tasks, and safety in restaurants specializing in Chinese cuisine.

ESLV 3816. Communication Skills for Janitorial Workers (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3300 (Beginning High 3)
Students develop good verbal communication skills for janitorial work. English terminology of equipment, supplies, common tasks, and safety are included.

ESLV 3819. Social Communication (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Conversational strategies for appropriate interaction in American work and social settings; cross-cultural discussions about social customs and practice in telephone procedures.

ESLV 3822. Communication Skills for Customer Service Employees (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3600 Intermediate Low 6
Students learn verbal communication skills in customer service positions. Students learn to handle customers, engage in small talk with co-workers, discuss work perfomance with supervisors and in general, be able to participate in conversations in a variety of work situations.

ESLV 4822. Workplace Communication Strategies (45 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3300 (Beginning High 3)
Students learn verbal and nonverbal communication strategies for successful interaction in multicultural workplaces.

ESLV 4823. Online Job Search Skills for ESL (45 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning Low 4)
Students will develop the English vocabulary, reading, and writing skills necessary to complete the online job search process successfully. Students will search for, read and analyze online job listings. They will describe their education, skills and experience for online job applications, resumes and other job-search e-mails.

ESLV 5822. Basic Workplace Communication (22.5 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3300 (Beginning High 3)
Development of verbal and nonverbal communication strategies for successful interaction in multicultural workplaces.

ESLV 3823. Communication Skills for Job Searching (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of Intermediate Low 6
Students learn, practice, and utilize the communication skills and related vocabulary involved in getting a job. Students learn interview techniques.

ESLV 3824. Communication Skills for Food Service/Hospitality (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Communication skills for a job in the food service industry. English terminology of cooking utensils, supplies, common tasks, and safety in food service occupations.

ESLV 3825. VESL and Career Exploration I (45 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3200 (Beginning Low 2)
Verbal communication skills and vocabulary related to keeping a job, discussing personal goals, and understanding cultural/social skills as they relate to the workplace. Part I in a 2-part series. See VESL and Career Exploration 2 (ESLV 3826).

ESLV 3826. VESL and Career Exploration 2 (45 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3200 (Beginning Low 2)
Obtain, practice and utilize communication skills and related vocabulary in the areas of getting a job, personal skills evaluation, career evaluation and resume writing.

ESLV 3827. Communication Skills for Hotel/Service Workers (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3300 (Beginning High 3)
Verbal communication skills for the hotel service industry. Includes English terminology of equipment, supplies, common tasks, and safety in the hotel industry.

ESLV 3828. Business Writing On Micros/ESL (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3700 (Intermediate High 7), SECY 9388 or 25 wpm keyboarding
Develop business communication skills using basic word processing software. Includes composition and style of documents, vocabulary and spelling, review of grammar and punctuation. Recognition, pronunciation and use of computer terminology relevant to word processing.

ESLV 3829. Computer VESL - High Intermediate (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3500 (Intermediate Low 5)
Communicative language skills, computer vocabulary and terminology used in the automated office environment. Additional focus will be on knowledge and procedures for responding to computer messages and problem-solving.

ESLV 3830. Communication Skills for Health Workers (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3600 (Intermediate Low 6)
Designed for health care workers and others interested in the health field. Focus on language skills necessary to function in a medical environment. Study of basic medical terms and pronunciation. Social and cultural skills necessary for successful verbal interaction in health care surroundings.


ESLV 4830. Communication Skills for Health Workers - A (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3600 (Intermediate Low 6)
Designed for health care workers and others interested in the health field. Focus on language skills necessary to function in a medical environment. Study of basic health care settings, medical terminology and pronunciation. Workplace communication and interaction.

ESLV 4831. Communication Skills for Health Workers - B (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3600 (Intermediate Low 6)
Designed for health care workers and others interested in the health field. General knowledge of health care settings, terminology and staff. Identification of major body systems and their basic functions. Appropriate language for successful verbal interaction in a medical setting between medical professionals.

ESLV 5830. VESL for Health Workers (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3500 (Intermediate Low 5)
Designed for health care workers and others interested in the health field. Focus on language skills necessary to function in a medical environment. Emphasis on social and cultural skills for successful interaction with patients and co-workers.

ESLV 3831. Communication Skills for Construction Workers (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Intermediate verbal communication skills for jobs in the construction trades. Terminology of tools, supplies, materials, tasks, and safety. Instructors and/or coordinators from vocational and apprenticeship programs (such as Carpentry, Electrical, Sheet Metal) may serve as guest speakers.

ESLV 3832.  Communication Skills for Construction Workers (90 hrs)
Advise:  Completion of ESLN 3200 (Beginning Low 2)
Beginning level verbal communication skills for the job and terms for tools, supplies, materials, tasks and safety in the construction field. Instructors and/or coordinators from vocational and apprenticeship programs (such as Carpentry, Electrical, Sheet Metal, etc.) may serve as guest speakers.

ESLV 3833. VESL for Child Development - A (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Intermediate Low 4)
Practice in languae needed by students enrolled in child development classes. Strategies for reading of simple material on childcare philosophy, trends, and practices. Familiarization with popular children’s books, nursery rhymes, finger plays and games for pre-school-age children. May be taken before or concurrently with VESL for CDEV “B.”

ESLV 4833. VESL for Child Development - A (45 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Intermediate Low 4)
Practice in minimal language skills needed by students enrolled in child development classes. Strategies for reading of simple material on childcare philosophy, trends, and practices. May be taken before or concurrently with VESL for CDEV “B.”

ESLV 3834. VESL for Child Development - B (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Intermediate Low 4)
Practice in language needed by workers in the childcare field. Strategies for reading simple material on childcare philosophy, trends, and practices. Familiarization with popular children’s books, nursery rhymes, finger plays and games for pre-school-age children. Job skills focus. May be taken before or concurrently with VESL for CDEV “A.”

ESLV 3835. VESL for Banquet Servers (24 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3500 (Intermediate Low 5)
Communicative language required for entry-level positions in banquet service. Includes language on essential banquet service terminology, banquet service etiquette, personal grooming and hygiene, and effective communication in banquet service environment.

ESLV 3836. VESL for Customer Service (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3010 (Literacy A)
English language skills in preparation for work in customer service jobs. Content and communication skills focus on serving customers in retail, restaurant, financial, hotel and travel industries.

ESLV 3837. Communication Skills for New Transit Operators (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
English language skills to prepare for entry into transit training. Content and communication skills for new coach, metro, and streetcar drivers in the transit system, with an emphasis on listening and speaking.

ESLV 3838. Communication Skills for Transit Operators (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
English language skills for working transit operators to improve basic communication skills for coach, metro, and streetcar operators, with an emphasis on customer service for a diverse public.

ESLV 3839. VESL for Printing (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning-High 4 ) or permission of instructor
Language and communication skills, vocabulary, speech and idioms, necessary for a career in printing.

ESLV 3840. VESL for the Biotech Industry (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3600 (Intermediate Low 6)
Introductory level lecture course covering basic scientific language and applying it to some fundamental concepts of biology. An orientation to the field of biotechnology and professional opportunities.

ESLV 3841. Beginning VESL Communication (180 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3020 (Literacy B)
Development of verbal and nonverbal communication strategies for successful interaction in multicultural workplaces for beginning level English learners.

ESLV 4841. Beginning-Low VESL Communication - A (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3020 (Literacy B)
Development of verbal and nonverbal communication strategies for successful interaction in multicultural workplaces for beginning level English learners.

ESLV 4842. Beginning-Low VESL Communication - B (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3020 (Literacy B)
Development of verbal and nonverbal communication strategies for successful interaction in multicultural workplaces for beginning level English learners.

ESLV 4816. Communication Skills for Janitorial Workers (90 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3300 (Beginning High 3)
Students acquire minimal verbal communication skills for janitorial work, including English terminology for equipment, supplies, common tasks, and safety.

ESLV 4837. Communication Skills for New Transit Operators (45 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
Introduction to English language skills to prepare transit trainees for work. Basic communication skills for coach, metro, and streetcar drviers in the transit system.

ESLV 4838. Communication Skills for Transit Operators (45 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
In overview of English language skills for working transit operators is presented to help improve basic communication skills for coach, metro, and streetcar operators, with an emphasis on custormer service for a diverse public.

ESLV 4839. Computer VESL - Health Workers (22.5 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESLN 3400 (Intermediate Low 4)
Communicative language skills, computer vocabulary and terminology used in an automated healthcare environment. Additional focus will be on knowledge and procedures for responding to computer messages and problem-solving.

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