ESLR 30    Novice-High Reading    4 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ESLL 30 and ESLW 30 or other ESL courses at the appropriate level; advise adult school before taking ESLR 30.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on reading words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs in short texts at the Novice-High level. Students will learn core vocabulary, spelling rules, phonetics, and grammar necessary to understand short readings.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
WF           07:30AM-09:35AM   LEC   N.Stefani            SCC MAIN RHS 270     11659
TTh          12:30PM-02:35PM   LEC   L.Leek               SCC MAIN BUS 140     11661
On-Campus

TTh          08:30AM-10:35AM   LEC   S.Muther             West Sac WSC 215     11663
MW           01:00PM-03:05PM   LEC   V.Hawes              West Sac WSC 215     13465
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1115 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento.


Non-degree Applicable

ESLR 40    Intermediate-Low Reading    4 Units

Prerequisite: Eligibility is determined by the Sacramento City College assessment process or completion of ESLR 30 with a grade of "C" or better.
Corequisite: ESLR 90
Advisory: ESLL 40 and ESLW 40, or other English as a Second Language courses at the appropriate level
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on developing academic reading skills at the Intermediate-Low level with an emphasis on building vocabulary and literal comprehension, and increasing fluency. Students will discuss and write about readings.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MW           07:30AM-09:35AM   LEC   D.Loomis             SCC MAIN RHS 228     11673
TTh          12:30PM-02:35PM   LEC   S.Kawamura           SCC MAIN BUS 239     13817
MW           07:30PM-09:35PM   LEC   D.Dayton             SCC MAIN RHS 270     11675
On-Campus

TTh          08:30AM-10:35AM   LEC   L.Schmid             West Sac WSC 216     12535
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1115 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento.

All students in ESLR 40 must also register for one section of ESLR 90, the ESL Center.


Non-degree Applicable

ESLR 50    Intermediate-Mid Reading    4 Units

Prerequisite: Eligibility is determined by the Sacramento City College assessment process or completion of ESLR 90 with a grade of "CR" and ESLR 40 with a grade of "C" or better.
Corequisite: ESLR 91
Advisory: ESLL 50, ESLW 50, ESLG 50, or other English as a Second Language courses at the appropriate level
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on developing academic reading skills at the Intermediate-Mid level, with an emphasis on vocabulary expansion, literal comprehension, inference, and dictionary skills. Students will practice critical thinking skills to understand, analyze, discuss, and write responses to ideas expressed in readings.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MW           07:30AM-09:35AM   LEC   J.Hohri              SCC MAIN BUS 239     11693
M            09:45AM-11:50AM   LEC   J.Hohri              SCC MAIN RHS 270     11695
F            09:45AM-11:50AM   LEC   J.Hohri              SCC MAIN RHS 228     11695
TTh          02:45PM-04:50PM   LEC   N.Maffly             SCC MAIN RHS 270     11697
On-Campus

TTh          10:45AM-12:50PM   LEC   L.Schmid             West Sac WSC 215     15409
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1115 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento.

All students in ESLR 50 must also register for one section of ESLR 91, the ESL Center.


Non-degree Applicable

ESLR 90    ESL Center: Intermediate-Low Reading Skills in ESL    .5-1 Units

Prerequisite: ESLL 30, ESLR 30, or ESLW 30 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement in level 40 or above through the Sacramento City College assessment process
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in at least one ESL course
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course provides individualized, self-paced, and/or small group instruction to non-native English speakers. A variety of self-study materials and media are available on such topics as reading, vocabulary, and study skills. Coursework is designed to develop and reinforce English language skills at the intermediate-low level. Students may register until the end of the tenth week of the semester if space allows. This course is graded credit/no credit and is not a substitute for other English as a Second Language courses. Students must complete 27 hours of work to earn 0.5 units of credit. They may earn 0.5 to 1.0 units per semester and may take this course a maximum of four times for credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 16-May 19
TBA          TBA               LAB   J.Prado              SCC MAIN RHS 328     12509
TBA          TBA               LAB   N.Maffly             SCC MAIN RHS 328     12511
TBA          TBA               LAB   B.Toupadakis         SCC MAIN RHS 328     12513
On-Campus
If the lab you register for is closed, select another section of the same lab class. You will choose the time you want to attend during the first week of the semester.

W            10:45AM-12:35PM   LAB   M.Mueller            West Sac WSC 220     12529
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1115 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento.


Non-degree Applicable

ESLR 91    ESL Center: Intermediate-Mid Reading Skills in ESL    .5-1 Units

Prerequisite: ESLL 40, ESLR 40, or ESLW 40 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement in level 50 or above through the Sacramento City College assessment process
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in at least one ESL course
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course provides individualized, self-paced, and/or small group instruction to non-native English speakers. A variety of self-study materials and media are available on such topics as reading, vocabulary, and study skills. Coursework is designed to develop and reinforce English language skills at the intermediate-mid level. Students may register until the end of the tenth week of the semester if space allows. The course is graded Pass/No Pass and is not a substitute for other English as a Second Language courses. Students must complete 27 hours of work to earn 0.5 units of credit. They may earn 0.5 to 1.0 units per semester and may take this class a maximum of four times for credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 16-May 19
TBA          TBA               LAB   N.Maffly             SCC MAIN RHS 228     12515
TBA          TBA               LAB   J.Keen               SCC MAIN RHS 328     12541
TBA          TBA               LAB   M.Larson             SCC MAIN RHS 328     15229
On-Campus

W            08:30AM-10:20AM   LAB   G.Nuttall            West Sac WSC 220     15411
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1115 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento.


Non-degree Applicable

ESLR 92    ESL Center: Intermediate-High Reading Skills in ESL    .5-1 Units

Prerequisite: ESLL 50, ESLR 50, or ESLW 50 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement in level 310 or above through the Sacramento City College assessment process
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in at least one ESL course
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course provides individualized, self-paced, and/or small group instruction to non-native English speakers. A variety of self-study materials and media are available on such topics as reading, vocabulary, and study skills. Coursework is designed to develop and reinforce English language skills at the intermediate-high level. Students may register until the end of the tenth week of the semester if space allows. The course is graded Pass/No Pass and is not a substitute for other English as a Second Language courses. Students must complete 27 hours of work to earn 0.5 units of credit. They may earn 0.5 to 1.0 units per semester and may take this class a maximum of four times for credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 16-May 19
TBA          TBA               LAB   M.Matto              SCC MAIN RHS 328     12517
TBA          TBA               LAB   D.Loomis             SCC MAIN RHS 328     12519
TBA          TBA               LAB   V.Hawes              SCC MAIN RHS 328     15235
On-Campus
If the lab you register for is closed, select another section of the same lab class. You will choose the time you want to attend during the first week of the semester.

Non-degree Applicable

ESLR 93    ESL Center: Advanced-Low Reading Skills in ESL    .5-1 Units

Prerequisite: ESLG 310, ESLR 310, or ESLW 310 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement in level 320 or above through the Sacramento City College assessment process
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in at least one English as a Second Language course
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course provides individualized, self-paced, and/or small group instruction to non-native English speakers. A variety of self-study materials and media are available on such topics as reading, vocabulary, and study skills. Coursework is designed to develop and reinforce English language skills at the advanced-low level. Students may register until the end of the tenth week of the semester if space allows. The course is graded Pass/No Pass and is not a substitute for other English as a Second Language courses. Students must complete 27 hours of work to earn 0.5 units of credit. They may earn 0.5 to 1.0 units per semester and may take this class a maximum of four times for credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 16-May 19
TBA          TBA               LAB   J.Keen               SCC MAIN RHS 328     12521
TBA          TBA               LAB   M.Larson             SCC MAIN RHS 328     12523
On-Campus
If the lab you register for is closed, select another section of the same lab class. You will choose the time you want to attend during the first week of the semester.

Non-degree Applicable

ESLR 310    Intermediate-High Reading    4 Units

Prerequisite: Eligibility is determined by the Sacramento City College assessment process or completion of ESLR 91 with a grade of "P" and ESLR 50 with a grade of "C" or better.
Corequisite: ESLR 92
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ESLG 310 and ESLW 310, or other ESL courses at the appropriate level.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on developing academic reading skills at the Intermediate-High level with an emphasis on speed, vocabulary expansion, and comprehension of ideas, and introduces students to library use. Students will use critical thinking skills to understand, paraphrase, summarize, and respond orally and in writing to ideas expressed in fiction and non-fiction readings.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
M            07:30AM-09:35AM   LEC   S.Whetstone          SCC MAIN RHS 270     11625
F            07:30AM-09:35AM   LEC   S.Whetstone          SCC MAIN RHS 228     11625
Computer-assisted; typing skills highly recommended    

TTh          09:45AM-11:50AM   LEC   D.Thomas             SCC MAIN BUS 239     11627
Computer-assisted; typing skills highly recommended

MW           12:30PM-02:35PM   LEC   J.Keen               SCC MAIN RHS 228     11629
TTh          07:30PM-09:35PM   LEC   S.Maastricht         SCC MAIN RHS 229     11631
On-Campus

ESLR 320    Advanced-Low Reading    4 Units

Prerequisite: Eligibility is determined by the Sacramento City College assessment process or completion of ESLR 92 with a grade of "P" and completion of ESLR 310 with a grade of "C" or better.
Corequisite: ESLR 93
Advisory: ESLG 320 and ESLW 320, or other ESL courses at the appropriate level.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on refining academic reading skills at the Advanced-Low level with an emphasis on speed, vocabulary expansion, and analytical comprehension. Students will expand their skills in using the library to practice research. Students will use critical thinking skills to paraphrase, summarize, and synthesize readings. They will also do extensive discussion and writing based on critical analysis of readings.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MF           07:30AM-09:35AM   LEC   S.Kawamura           SCC MAIN RHS 229     13469
Computer-assisted; typing skills highly recommended    

M            12:30PM-02:35PM   LEC   G.Nuttall            SCC MAIN RHS 229     13819
F            12:30PM-02:35PM   LEC   G.Nuttall            SCC MAIN RHS 228     13819
TTh          07:30PM-09:35PM   LEC   L.Van Natten         SCC MAIN RHS 270     11647
On-Campus

ESLR 340    Advanced Reading Skills Through Literature    4 Units

Prerequisite: Eligibility is determined by the Sacramento City College assessment process or completion of ESLR 93 with a grade of "P" and ESLR 320 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: ESL 93, ESLW 340, or ESLW 341, or other ESL courses at the appropriate level
General Education: AA/AS Area I; AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area C; AA/AS Reading Competency
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to improve vocabulary and reading skills for the advanced ESL learner. Students will gain an appreciation of various forms of literature from a variety of cultural groups. Students will also examine the historical and cultural environments in which the literature was created. Reading selections include 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. The course also emphasizes the comparison and contrast of universal and metaphorical themes. This course fulfills the Reading Competency requirement for the A.A. and A.S. degrees.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
TTh          09:45AM-11:50AM   LEC   M.Larson             SCC MAIN RHS 270     13969
On-Campus