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           10:45AM-12:50PM   LEC   K.Komura             Natomas Natomas N203 30864
TTh          10:45AM-12:50PM   LEC   E.Specker            Natomas Natomas N203 30865

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
TTh          10:45AM-12:50PM   LEC   K.Ruan               Natomas Natomas N202 30866
MW           10:45AM-12:50PM   LEC   T.Montgomery         Natomas Natomas N202 30867

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          10:45AM-12:50PM   LEC   P.Dilgard            Natomas Natomas N102 30869

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
MW           10:45AM-12:50PM   LEC   M.Siegfried          Natomas Natomas N102 30870

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   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.