Academic Catalogs

English Language Learning (ELL)

ELL G010N72 Hours (72 lecture hours)  
English for Communication 1  

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit

Not Transferable.

This noncredit course is the first level in the adult education, multi-skills sequence. Beginning English learners will develop their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills essential for daily English communication. Its focus on language, culture, and life skills will help the student achieve personal, career, and/or academic goals. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

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ELL G015N36 Hours (36 lecture hours)  
Grammar for Fluency 1  

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit

Not Transferable.

This noncredit course is the first level in the adult education grammar sequence. This focused-skill course uses a grammar-based approach, together with communicative activities, to increase the development of other English skills. Beginning English learners will develop skills of forming basic grammatical structures of Standard American English to achieve personal, career, and/or academic goals for everyday communication. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

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ELL G016N36 Hours (36 lecture hours)  
Conversation and Pronunciation 1  

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit

Not Transferable.

This noncredit course is the first level of the Conversation and Pronunciation sequence for multilingual students. It is designed to increase the basic ability to develop speech clarity and listening comprehension through a pronunciation-based approach paired with communicative activities. Beginning English speakers will review American rhythm and intonation patterns and participate in common conversational situations on a basic level. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ELL G016N

ELL G020N72 Hours (72 lecture hours)  
English for Communication 2  

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit

Not Transferable.

This noncredit course is the second level in the adult education, multi-skills sequence. Intermediate English learners will further develop their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills essential for daily English communication. Its focus on language, culture, and life skills will help the student achieve personal, career, and/or academic goals. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ELL G020N

ELL G025N36 Hours (36 lecture hours)  
Grammar for Fluency 2  

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit

Not Transferable.

This noncredit course is the second level in the adult education grammar sequence. This focused-skill course uses a grammar-based approach, together with communicative activities, to increase the development of other English skills. Intermediate English learners will further develop skills of forming grammatical structures of Standard American English to achieve their personal, career, and/or academic goals for everyday communication. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ELL G025N

ELL G026N36 Hours (36 lecture hours)  
Conversation and Pronunciation 2  

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit

Not Transferable.

This noncredit course is the second level of the Conversation and Pronunciation sequence for multilingual students It is designed to increase the basic ability to develop speech clarity and listening comprehension through a pronunciation-based approach paired with communicative activities. Intermediate English speakers will practice the musical aspects of English – rhythm, stress, and intonation – in everyday communication. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ELL G026N

ELL G027N54 Hours (54 lecture hours)  
Reading and Writing for Citizenship  

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit

Not Transferable.

This course is designed to help prepare non-native speakers of English to successfully complete the U.S. citizenship process. Preparation includes reinforcing key points of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) civics study questions by reviewing basic U.S history, government, and constitution. In addition, students will develop communicative English skills through the practice of interactions and interview techniques to understand and complete the final USCIS interview. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

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ELL G028N54 Hours (54 lecture hours)  
Listening and Speaking for Citizenship  

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit

Not Transferable.

This course is designed to help prepare non-native speakers of English to successfully complete the U.S. citizenship process. Preparation includes reinforcing key points of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) civics study questions by reviewing basic U.S history, government, and constitution. In addition, students will develop communicative English skills through the practice of interactions and interview techniques to understand and complete the final USCIS interview. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ELL G028N

ELL G030N72 Hours (72 lecture hours)  
English for Communication 3  

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit

Not Transferable.

This noncredit course is the third level in the adult education, multi-skills sequence. Advanced English learners will enhance their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills essential for daily English communication. Its focus on language, culture, and life skills will help the student achieve personal, career, and/or academic goals. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ELL G030N

ELL G035N36 Hours (36 lecture hours)  
Grammar for Fluency 3  

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit

Not Transferable.

This noncredit course is the third level in the adult education grammar sequence. This focused-skill course uses a grammar-based approach, together with communicative activities, to increase the development of other English skills. Advanced English learners will review problematic grammar points of Standard American English to achieve their personal, career, and/or academic goals for everyday communication. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ELL G035N

ELL G036N36 Hours (36 lecture hours)  
Conversation and Pronunciation 3  

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit

Not Transferable.

This noncredit course is the third level of the Conversation and Pronunciation sequence for multilingual students. It is designed to increase the basic ability to develop speech clarity and listening comprehension through a pronunciation-based approach paired with communicative activities. Advanced English speakers will learn to incorporate the musical aspects of English easily and effectively – rhythm, stress, and intonation – in various speaking settings. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ELL G036N

ELL G040N72 Hours (72 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Academic Writing for Multilingual Students  

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit

Not Transferable.

This noncredit course is an introduction to the ESL Academic Writing sequence for multilingual students who have no prior knowledge of Academic Writing. It is designed to strengthen basic student writing by focusing on usage, mechanics, and sentence development. Noncredit. Open Entry/Open Exit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing ELL G040N

ELL G041N54 Hours (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Academic Listening and Speaking for Multilingual Students  

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Non-Credit

Not Transferable.

This noncredit course is an introductory course to the ESL Academic Listening and Speaking sequence for multilingual students that need proficiency in Academic English. It will familiarize students to academic listening, speaking, language, and critical thinking skills. Students will locate main ideas and details in recorded short lectures, improve pronunciation, and develop oral presentation skills. Noncredit. Open Entry/Open Exit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

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