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ESL 255 High Intermediate Grammar, Writing and Reading
6 Units
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
This is an introduction to the principles and techniques of academic essay writing based on critical reading and thinking.
ESL 274 Grammar and Proofreading for Writers 4 Units
Credit course - Does not apply to De Anza Associate degree.
(Recommended for students whose native language is not English and students who wish to improve their grammar and proofreading skills.)
Prerequisite: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262, and 263.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
Focus on helping students become successful academic writers by addressing their individual needs to understand grammatical structures fundamental to college writing and to develop effective proofreading skills.
ESL 280 Developmental Reading for Child 1 Unit Development and Education
Credit course - Does not apply to De Anza Associate degree.
(Restricted to students who are enrolled in the Child Development Department.) Corequisite: C D 10G,10H, 12, 50, 51, 54, 56, or 64.
Advisory: ESL 251, 252 and 253; or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This course provides language support for non-native English speakers taking Child Development courses. The focus is on developing reading and vocabulary building strategies to help students successfully understand Child Development content, textbooks, class and group discussions, and writing and interview assignments.
English as a Second Language – Noncredit Courses
All courses are for unit credit and apply to a De Anza associate degree unless otherwise noted.
Credit course - Does not apply to De Anza Associate degree.
Prerequisite: ESL 244 or ESL 444 or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test.
Six hours lecture (72 hours total per quarter).
This course develops high-intermediate reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills using high-intermediate grammar. Students will be able to write well- organized and well-developed descriptive, narrative, and explanatory paragraphs.
ESL 260 Accent Reduction 4 Units (for Non-Native Speakers)
Credit course - Does not apply to De Anza Associate degree. (Restricted to students whose native language is not English.) Advisory: ESL 251, 252 and 253.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
Emphasis on production of speech that is intelligible and accurate through the study and practice of the English language sound system, stress, linking, reduction, rhythm and intonation patterns.
ESL 261 Low Advanced Listening and Speaking
2 Units
Credit course - Does not apply to De Anza Associate degree.
(Restricted to students whose native language is not English.)
Prerequisite: ESL 251 or ESL 451 or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
This course emphasizes listening comprehension and proficiency in speaking in academic settings, and expression of students’ ideas using a variety of speaking strategies, along with development of vocabulary, pronunciation and note-taking skills.
ESL 262 Low Advanced Reading 3 Units
Credit course - Does not apply to De Anza Associate degree.
(Restricted to students whose native language is not English.)
Prerequisite: ESL 252 and 253; or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test.
Advisory: ESL 262 students may take ESL 261 and 263 concurrently.
Three hours lecture (36 hours total per quarter).
Development of low advanced reading comprehension, vocabulary building skills, and improved reading rate in extended written materials.
ESL 263 Low Advanced Grammar and Writing 4 Units
Credit course - Does not apply to De Anza Associate degree.
(Restricted to students whose native language is not English.)
Prerequisite: ESL 252 and 253; or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test.
Advisory: ESL 263 students may take ESL 261 and 262 concurrently.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
Develop skills for writing clear, organized, well-developed, multiple paragraph compositions that demonstrate analytical thinking and level-appropriate grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary.
ESL 265 Low Advanced Grammar, Writing and 6 Units Reading
Credit course - Does not apply to De Anza Associate degree.
Prerequisite: ESL 255 or ESL 455 or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test.
Six hours lecture (72 hours total per quarter).
This course will develop low-advanced skills for writing clear, organized, well- developed multi-paragraph compositions, grammar, sentence structure and reading comprehension, and vocabulary for students.
ESL 272 Advanced Reading and Vocabulary 4 Units
Credit course - Does not apply to De Anza Associate degree.
(Restricted to students whose native language is not English.)
Prerequisite: ESL 261 and ESL 265, or ESL 461 and ESL 465, with a grade of C or better; or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
This course focuses on the development of academic vocabulary, reading and critical thinking skills through extensive readings of college-level material in English.
ESL 273 Introduction to the Essay 4 Units
Credit course - Does not apply to De Anza Associate degree.
(Restricted to students whose native language is not English.)
Prerequisite: ESL 261 and ESL 265, or ESL 461 and ESL 465, with a grade of C or better; or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test.
ESL 400
High Beginning English as a Second
0 Units
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(Formerly ESL 300.)
Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test.
Ten hours lecture (120 hours total per quarter).
(No limit on student re-enrollment for 0 unit courses.)
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This course focuses on the development of English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at the high-beginning level with an emphasis on explicit, direct grammar instruction. Students will practice listening to basic forms of conversational English and speaking with comprehensible pronunciation; develop basic reading comprehension and vocabulary; and practice writing simple and basic compound sentences, short narratives, explanations, and descriptions.
ESL 434 Low Intermediate English as a 0 Units Second Language
(Formerly ESL 334.)
(Restricted to students whose native language is not English.)
Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test; or ESL 400 with a grade of C or better.
Ten hours lecture (120 hours total per quarter).
(No limit on student re-enrollment for 0 unit courses.)
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This course focuses on the development of English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills at the low intermediate level. Emphasis will be placed on explicit grammar instruction, writing a group of topic-related sentences, vocabulary building, pronunciation and discussion of multicultural topics.
ESL 444 Intermediate English as a Second 0 Units Language
(Formerly ESL 344.)
(Restricted to students whose native language is not English.)
Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test; or ESL 434 with a grade of C or better.
Ten hours lecture (120 hours total per quarter).
(No limit on student re-enrollment for 0 unit courses.)
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This course focuses on the development of English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills with an emphasis on explicit, direct grammar instruction. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary-building and writing. Pronunciation practice and discussion of cross-cultural topics are also included.