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, and sentences in short texts. Students will learn core vocabulary, spelling rules, phonetics, and grammar necessary to understand short readings. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TTh          01:00PM-03:05PM   LEC   N.Maffly             SCC MAIN BUS 140     20482
MWF          03:00PM-04:10PM   LEC   N.Conrad             SCC MAIN BUS 239     20483
On-Campus

TTh          08:30AM-10:35AM   LEC   G.Nuttall            West Sac WSO 183     20484
First class meeting - January 22, 2008 (Tuesday).
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

MW           01:00PM-03:05PM   LEC   C.LaPorte-Magill     West Sac WSO 183     21843
First class meeting - January 23, 2008 (Wednesday).
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, 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 ESL courses at the appropriate level.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on developing reading skills with an emphasis on building vocabulary, literal comprehension, and fluency. Students will discuss and write about readings.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MWF          07:30AM-08:40AM   LEC   S.Kawamura           SCC MAIN RHS 228     20491
MWF          12:00PM-01:10PM   LEC   S.Kawamura           SCC MAIN RHS 228     22091
TTh          05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   D.Dayton             SCC MAIN BUS 140     20492
On-Campus

TTh          08:30AM-10:35AM   LEC   C.Wong               West Sac WSO 182     21099
First class meeting - January 22, 2008 (Tuesday).
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, 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 40 with a grade of "C" or better.
Corequisite: ESLR 91.
Advisory: ESLL 50, ESLW 50, and ESLG 50, or other ESL courses at the appropriate level.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: The course focuses on the introduction of academic reading skills, with an emphasis on vocabulary development, literal comprehension, 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 19-May 21
MWF          07:30AM-08:40AM   LEC   D.Loomis             SCC MAIN BUS 140     20502
MWF          10:30AM-11:40AM   LEC   D.Roberts-Eccles     SCC MAIN RHS 228     20503
TTh          03:15PM-05:20PM   LEC   D.Thomas             SCC MAIN RHS 229     20504
TTh          05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   J.Brodeur            SCC MAIN RHS 229     21844
On-Campus

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: Eligibility for ESL level 40.
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 twelfth week of the semester if space allows. The course is graded credit/no credit and is not a substitute for other ESL courses. Students earn 0.5 units of credit for every 27 hours of work. 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 19-May 21
TBA          TBA               LAB   B.Toupadakis         SCC MAIN RHS 328     21086
TBA          TBA               LAB   B.Toupadakis         SCC MAIN RHS 328     21087
TBA          TBA               LAB   D.Loomis             SCC MAIN RHS 328     21088
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.

MW           10:45AM-11:55AM   LAB   J.Prado              West Sac WSO 200     21096
First class meeting - January 23, 2008 (Wednesday).
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

Non-degree Applicable

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

Prerequisite: Eligibility for ESL level 50.
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 twelfth week of the semester if space allows. The course is graded credit/no credit and is not a substitute for other ESL courses. Students earn 0.5 units of credit for every 27 hours of work. 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 19-May 21
TBA          TBA               LAB   J.Prado              SCC MAIN RHS 328     21089
TBA          TBA               LAB   D.Loomis             SCC MAIN RHS 328     21102
TBA          TBA               LAB   G.Nuttall            SCC MAIN RHS 328     25040
TBA          TBA               LAB   M.Larson             SCC MAIN RHS 328     21432
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 92    ESL Center: Intermediate-High Reading Skills in ESL    .5-1 Units

Prerequisite: Eligibility for ESL level 310.
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 twelfth week of the semester if space allows. The course is graded credit/no credit and is not a substitute for other ESL courses. Students earn 0.5 units of credit for every 27 hours of work. 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 19-May 21
TBA          TBA               LAB   D.Loomis             SCC MAIN RHS 328     21090
TBA          TBA               LAB   J.Keen               SCC MAIN RHS 328     21091
TBA          TBA               LAB   G.Nuttall            SCC MAIN RHS 328     25043
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: Eligibility for ESL level 320.
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 advanced-low level. Students may register until the end of the twelfth week of the semester if space allows. The course is graded credit/no credit and is not a substitute for other ESL courses. Students earn 0.5 units of credit for every 27 hours of work. 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 19-May 21
TBA          TBA               LAB   M.Larson             SCC MAIN RHS 328     21092
TBA          TBA               LAB   R.Ford               SCC MAIN RHS 328     21093
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 50 with a grade of "C" or better.
Corequisite: ESLR 92.
Advisory: 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 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 to ideas expressed in readings, either orally or in writing.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MWF          07:30AM-08:40AM   LEC   S.Muther             SCC MAIN BUS 239     20463
MWF          10:30AM-11:40AM   LEC   A.Luersen            SCC MAIN BUS 239     20464
MWF          01:30PM-02:40PM   LEC   R.Ford               SCC MAIN RHS 222     20465
Computer-assisted; typing skills highly recommended
On-Campus

MW           05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   S.Tinti              SCC MAIN BUS 140     20466
On-Campus

ESLR 320    Advanced-Low Reading    4 Units

Prerequisite: Eligibility is determined by the Sacramento City College assessment process or 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 with an emphasis on speed, vocabulary development, and analytical comprehension. Students will practice research and synthesizing skills and do extensive writing based on critical analysis of readings.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MWF          07:30AM-08:40AM   LEC   S.Whetstone          SCC MAIN RHS 229     21845
On-Campus

MWF          12:00PM-01:10PM   LEC   D.Thomas             SCC MAIN RHS 229     22092
Computer-assisted; typing skills highly recommended - 22092
On-Campus    

MW           05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   B.Pitman             SCC MAIN RHS 229     20474
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 320 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: ESL 93, ESLW 340, or ESLW 310, or other ESL courses at the appropriate level.
General Education: AA/AS Areas C, F, and 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. They will read and interpret a wide variety of reading 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. This course also emphasizes the comparison and contrast of universal and metaphorical themes as applied in various cultures. It can be used to fulfill the Reading Competency requirement for the Associate degrees.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MWF          09:00AM-10:10AM   LEC   M.Larson             SCC MAIN BUS 107     22280
On-Campus