ESLR 20    Novice Reading    4 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: One year of adult school and concurrent enrollment in ESL Writing and Listening/Speaking courses at the student's assessed levels are highly recommended.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course, intended for non-native speakers of English, focuses on literal understanding of basic vocabulary and readings at the Novice level. There is a focus on expanding basic vocabulary through readings, word parts, and word form activities. The concepts of using context and giving personal reactions to readings are introduced.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           12:30PM-02:35PM   LEC   J.Ryther             ARC MAIN D 110       18704
FSa          12:30PM-02:35PM   LEC   C.Dean               ARC MAIN D 102       19818
MW           10:45AM-12:50PM   LEC   K.Komura             Natomas Natomas N203 30864
TTh          10:45AM-12:50PM   LEC   E.Specker            Natomas Natomas N203 30865
TTh          05:00PM-07:05PM   LEC   M.Larsen             ARC MAIN D 102       20322

ESLR 30    Novice-High Reading    4 Units

Prerequisite: ESLR 20 with a grade of "C" or better or, for those not previously enrolled in ESLR 20, placement through the assessment process.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in an ESL Listening and Speaking and Writing course at the student's level.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on literal comprehension of words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs in short texts at the Novice-High level. Topics include core vocabulary, spelling rules, and grammar necessary to understand short readings.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
W            08:00AM-10:05AM   LEC   C.Hindman            ARC MAIN Rm 601      18216
F            08:00AM-10:05AM   LEC   C.Hindman            ARC MAIN D 110       18216
MW           10:15AM-12:20PM   LEC   A.Creighton          ARC MAIN D 102       18220
TTh          10:15AM-12:20PM   LEC   M.Rau                ARC MAIN D 209       18218
TTh          12:30PM-02:35PM   LEC   K.Fertel             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 304 18222
MW           02:45PM-04:50PM   LEC   O.Limmaneeprasert    ARC MAIN Rm 601      18548
TTh          10:45AM-12:50PM   LEC   K.Ruan               Natomas Natomas N202 30866
MW           10:45AM-12:50PM   LEC   T.Montgomery         Natomas Natomas N202 30867
TTh          07:15PM-09:20PM   LEC   B.Harris             ARC MAIN D 110       18214

ESLR 40    Intermediate-Low Reading    4 Units

Prerequisite: ESLR 30 (Novice-High Reading) with a grade of "C" or better; or, for those not previously enrolled in an ESL reading course within the Los Rios District, placement through the assessment process.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in an ESL Listening and Speaking and Writing course at the student's assessed level.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course, intended for non-native speakers of English, focuses on understanding of vocabulary and readings at the Intermediate-Low level. There is an emphasis on developing reading skills, building vocabulary, and increasing fluency. Additional class activities include discussing and writing about readings.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          08:00AM-10:05AM   LEC   G.White              ARC MAIN D 110       18242
MW           12:30PM-02:35PM   LEC   G.Moran              ARC MAIN Tech Ed 304 18712
TTh          02:45PM-04:50PM   LEC   O.Limmaneeprasert    ARC MAIN D 110       18244
TTh          10:45AM-12:50PM   LEC   P.Dilgard            Natomas Natomas N102 30869
MW           07:15PM-09:20PM   LEC   K.Scheiber           ARC MAIN Tech Ed 304 18246

ESLR 50    Intermediate-Mid Reading    4 Units

Prerequisite: ESLR 40 with a grade of "C" or better; or, for those not previously enrolled in an ESL reading course within the Los Rios District, placement through the assessment process.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in an ESL Listening/Speaking and an ESL Writing course at the student's assessed level.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course, intended for non-native speakers of English, focuses on the introduction of academic reading skills, with an emphasis on vocabulary development, and literal comprehension. Course activities include reading, analyzing, discussing and writing responses to ideas expressed in texts at the Intermediate-Mid level, as well as further practice with dictionary skills.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M            08:00AM-10:05AM   LEC   C.Hindman            ARC MAIN Tech Ed 304 18264
F            10:15AM-12:20PM   LEC   C.Hindman            ARC MAIN Tech Ed 304 18264
TTh          10:15AM-12:20PM   LEC   A.Joye               ARC MAIN Rm 601      18266
MW           12:30PM-02:35PM   LEC   M.Rau                ARC MAIN Rm 601      18262
MW           10:45AM-12:50PM   LEC   M.Siegfried          Natomas Natomas N102 30870
MW           05:00PM-07:05PM   LEC   K.Fertel             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 304 18268
TTh          07:15PM-09:20PM   LEC   K.Fertel             ARC MAIN Rm 601      18608

ESLR 97    ESL Center: Reading Skills in ESL    .5-1 Units

Prerequisite: ESLL 20, ESLR 20, and ESLW 20 with grade of "C" or better; or placement though the assessment process.
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This laboratory course enables English as a Second Language students placed at the novice-high through intermediate-high levels to develop, expand and reinforce a variety of reading and vocabulary skills while working independently and/or in small groups. Coursework includes topics relative to the development of word parts and form, vocabulary expansion, dictionary skills, as well as comprehension, fluency, and summarization skills. Students may register until the twelfth week of the semester as space permits and may earn .5 unit of credit for every 27 hours of work. ESLR 97 is graded credit/no-credit and may be taken four times.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA          TBA               LAB   K.Jaques             ARC MAIN Rm LRC      20298
NOTE: Students may enroll in any open section. Hours of attendance are flexible and will be arranged around each student's individual schedule. The ESL Center is open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

TBA          TBA               LAB   K.Hess               ARC MAIN Rm LRC      20300
TBA          TBA               LAB   K.Hess               ARC MAIN Rm LRC      20302
TBA          TBA               LAB   P.Hoggan             ARC MAIN Rm LRC      20304
TBA          TBA               LAB   J.Zadra              ARC MAIN Rm LRC      20822
TBA          TBA               LAB   A.Joye               ARC MAIN Rm LRC      21046
TBA          TBA               LAB   E.Specker            Natomas Natomas LRC  20580
NOTE: Lab Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 08:30AM - 11:30AM, Fridays 08:00AM - 01:00PM. Students may enroll and attend any open section. Attendance requirements can be met during any open lab hours.

ESLR 310    Intermediate-High Reading    4 Units

Prerequisite: ESLR 50 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through assessment.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in other ESL skills at the student's assessed level.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on the introduction of academic reading skills with an emphasis on speed, vocabulary expansion, and comprehension of ideas, and introduces library use. Practice will be provided in understanding, paraphrasing, summarizing, and responding, either orally or in writing, to ideas expressed in reading.

ESLR 320    Advanced-Low Reading    4 Units

Prerequisite: ESLR 310 with a grade of "C" or better or placement through assessment.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in other ESL skills at the student's assessed level.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on refining academic reading skills with an emphasis on speed, vocabulary development, and analytical comprehension. It also will include practice in research and synthesizing skills and extensive writing based on critical analysis of readings.

ESLR 340    Advanced Reading Skills Through Literature    4 Units

Prerequisite: ESLR 320 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through assessment.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in an ESL Listening and Speaking and Writing course at the student's assessed level.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to improve vocabulary and reading skills for the advanced ESL learner. Readings will include various forms of literature from a variety of cultural groups. It covers a wide variety of selections including essays, poetry, drama, short stories and novels. This course emphasizes critical thinking and reading skills needed for academic performance: (1) vocabulary development (2) analysis and comprehension skills (3) flexibility of reading rate. It also emphasizes the comparison contrast of universal and metaphoric themes, as applied in various cultures. AA/AS area 4B.