English as a Second Language ESOL 001 – 0 Credits, 3 TO 6 Billable Hours Basic ESOL Lab Provides a series of optional multimedia, individualized laboratories for students enrolled in ESOL 046, 047, 051 or 052; examines the reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills covered in the respective ESOL class in an individualized learning environment. NOTE: Same as ESOL 002 and ESOL 003. Credit can be earned for one course only. ESOL 002 – 0 Credits, 3 TO 6 Billable Hours Intermediate ESOL Lab Provides a series of optional multimedia, individualized laboratories for students enrolled in ESOL 046, 047, 051 or 052; examines the reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills covered in the respective ESOL class in an individualized learning environment. NOTE: Same as ESOL 001 and ESOL 003. Credit can be earned for one course only. ESOL 003 – 0 Credits, 3 TO 6 Billable Hours Advanced ESOL Lab Provides a series of optional multimedia, individualized laboratories for students enrolled in ESOL 046, 047, 051 or 052; examines the reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills covered in the respective ESOL class in an individualized learning environment. NOTE: Same as ESOL 001 and ESOL 002. Credit can be earned for one course only. ESOL 022 – 0 Credits, 6 Billable Hours Basic English for Speakers of Other Languages Covers the basic communication skills in English; presents an integrated approach to language learning. Prerequisites: Student must be assessed according to the college's Assessment/Placement policy before entering the course. ESOL 023 – 0 Credits, 3 Billable Hours Basic ESOL Writing Develops basic writing skills. Students learn and practice simple English sentence patterns and the logical organization and sequencing of information in a paragraph. Students use basic-level grammar and vocabulary to write about topics related to their lives using basic paragraph organization. Prerequisites: Students must be assessed according to the college's Assessment/Placement policy before entering. ESOL 024 – 0 Credits, 3 Billable Hours Basic ESOL Reading Develops beginning-level reading comprehension skills. High-interest reading material acquaints students with U.S. culture and demonstrates how grammar, sentence structure, and word choice make meaning in English. Instruction in comprehension, vocabulary, and basic organization provides a foundation for developing reading skills for the college classroom. Prerequisites: Students must be assessed according to the college's Assessment/Placement policy before entering the course. ESOL 032 – 0 Credits, 6 Billable Hours Intermediate English for Speakers of Other Languages Designed for students who have a basic knowledge of the English language; Provides an integrated skills approach to language learning. Vocabulary and intermediate grammar are presented and practiced in listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Prerequisites: ESOL 022 or ESOL 046 and ESOL 023 and ESOL 024 ESOL 033 – 0 Credits, 3 Billable Hours Intermediate ESOL Writing Develops intermediate writing skills. Students learn the stages of the writing process, the parts of the English paragraph, and basic paragraph organization. Complex sentence structure, intermediate grammar, and intermediate vocabulary are used to develop ideas according to the rules of English paragraph development. Prerequisites: ESOL 022 or ESOL 046 and ESOL 023 and ESOL 024 ESOL 034 – 0 Credits, 3 Billable Hours Intermediate ESOL Reading Develops intermediate vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Students analyze how grammar, syntax, word choice, and organization are used to express meaning in intermediate texts and learn strategies to improve reading comprehension and expand vocabulary. Analyzing and responding to reading develops overall language skills and helps prepare students for college-level work. Prerequisites: ESOL 022 or ESOL 046 and ESOL 023 and ESOL 024 ESOL 042 – 0 Credits, 6 Billable Hours Advanced English for Speakers of Other Languages Develops higher level English skills for success in an academic or professional setting through work on listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Prerequisites: ESOL 032 or ESOL 047 and ESOL 033 and ESOL 034 ESOL 043 – 0 Credits, 3 Billable Hours Advanced ESOL Writing Develops advanced writing skills with an emphasis on English paragraph development. Students learn to organize and present information according to English rhetorical patterns, to use the writing process, and to write paragraphs with unity and coherence using advanced grammar and sentence structure. Work in this course provides a foundation for academic writing in ESOL 052. Prerequisites: ESOL 032 or ESOL 047 and ESOL 033 and ESOL 034 ESOL 044 – 0 Credits, 3 Billable Hours Advanced ESOL Reading Develops advanced vocabulary and reading comprehension skills which accelerate language development and help prepare students for college level work. Prerequisites: ESOL 032 or ESOL 047 and ESOL 033 and ESOL 034 ESOL 052 – 0 Credits, 6 Billable Hours Academic English for Speakers of Other Languages Develops the written English language skills necessary for success in college courses; provides instruction and practice in advanced mechanics, effective writing strategies, and paragraph and essay organization. Prerequisites: ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 ESOL 054 – 0 Credits, 3 Billable Hours Academic ESOL Reading Develops the reading and vocabulary skills that ESOL students need to understand and analyze college reading materials. Students develop strategic reading and analytical skills, increased reading speed and fluency, and advanced level vocabulary using a variety of texts and activities. The skills that students acquire through reading enhance language development and complement and reinforce academic writing instruction in ESOL 052. Prerequisites: ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or placement into ESOL 052 ESOL 096 – 0 Credits, 3 OR 6 Billable Hours Pronunciation/Spoken Conversational ESOL Develops communication skills ESOL students need to succeed in an academic and/or professional setting; presents learning strategies which develop fluency in oral communication and accuracy in listening comprehension. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ESOL 047 or above; Corequisite: Enrollment in ESOL 047, 051, or 052 or written permission from department required