ESL 40    ESL Through Computer Technology    2 Units

Prerequisite: ESLL 30, ESLR 30, and ESLW 30 with grades of "C" or better or placement through the Sacramento City College Assessment Process.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ESLL 40, ESLR 40, and/or ESLW 40.
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to introduce intermediate-low ESL students to the basic vocabulary patterns connected with computer usage. It includes use of student e-mail , the Sacramento City College Web site, basic word processing, and the Internet. This course is offered as credit/no credit only. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 19-Mar 14
MW           01:30PM-02:55PM   LEC   J.Prado              West Sac WSO 200     24557
MW           03:05PM-04:30PM   LAB   J.Prado              West Sac WSO 200     
First class meeting - January 23, 2008 (Wednesday).
Computer-assisted; typing skills highly recommended
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.


Non-degree Applicable

ESL 41    ESL Through Computer Technology and Studying Online    2 Units

Prerequisite: Completion with "Credit" of ESL 40, ESL Through Computer Technology.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ESLL 40, ESLR 40, and ESLW40.
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to introduce the language and skills needed to enroll in and successfully complete a computer-assisted class. Emphasis will be on practicing communication skills in a computer classroom. It also includes use of e-mail, bulletin boards, and chat rooms to practice communication skills. Students will also use Web sites to practice critical reading skills. This course is offered as credit/no credit only. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 24-May 15
MW           01:30PM-02:55PM   LEC   J.Prado              West Sac WSO 200     24593
MW           03:05PM-04:30PM   LAB   J.Prado              West Sac WSO 200     
First class meeting - March 24, 2008 (Monday).
Computer-assisted; typing skills highly recommended
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.


Non-degree Applicable

ESL 92    ESL Center: Intermediate Independent Lab    .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 at the intermediate levels. This course can help students improve their writing skills at the sentence, paragraph, and essay level to succeed in ESL composition and other courses that require writing. This course can also help students who wish to do independent work in other skill areas. A variety of self-study materials are available on such topics as grammar, composition, reading, vocabulary, listening, pronunciation, study skills, and workplace skills to develop and reinforce their use of the English language. Students may register until the end of the twelfth week of the semester if space allows. This course is credit/no credit and is not a substitute for other ESL courses. Students can earn 0.5 unit of credit for each 27 hours of work. Students may earn up to one unit per semester. This course may be taken a maximum of four times for credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 19-May 21
TBA          TBA               LAB   R.Ford               SCC MAIN RHS 328     21094
TBA          TBA               LAB   S.Whetstone          SCC MAIN RHS 328     22579
On-Campus


Non-degree Applicable

ESL 93    ESL Center: Advanced Independent Lab    .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 at the advanced levels. This course can help students improve their writing skills at the sentence, paragraph, and essay level to succeed in ESL composition and other courses that require writing. This course can also help students who wish to do independent work in other skill areas. A variety of self-study materials are available on such topics as grammar, composition, reading, vocabulary, listening, pronunciation, study skills, and workplace skills to develop and reinforce their use of the English language. Students may register until the end of the twelfth week of the semester if space allows. This course is credit/no credit and is not a substitute for other ESL courses. Students earn 0.5 unit of credit for each 27 hours of work. Students may earn up to one unit per semester. This course may be taken a maximum of four times for credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 19-May 21
TBA          TBA               LAB   C.Avila              SCC MAIN RHS 328     22090
On-Campus


Non-degree Applicable

ESL 114    Career Communication Skills: Intermediate    4 Units

Prerequisite: Eligibility is determined by the Sacramento City College assessment process or completion of ESLL 50 and one of either ESLG 50 or ESLW 50 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: Students are advised to take ESL 92 concurrently with ESL 114.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course gives students the opportunity to develop oral communication skills needed for success in job-preparatory coursework, job searches, and career development. Students discuss cultural practices and learn functional language patterns applicable to various occupational and classroom situations. In addition, intensive work in pronunciation helps students communicate more effectively with instructors, classmates, supervisors, and co-workers.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MWF          01:30PM-02:40PM   LEC   B.Toupadakis         SCC MAIN RHS 229     19882
On-Campus