ESL 40    ESL Through Computer Technology    4 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 and/or ESLR 40 and/or ESLW 40 or other ESL courses at the appropriate level.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: The course is designed to introduce ESL students to essential vocabulary and language skills 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 Pass/No Pass only.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MW           01:00PM-03:05PM   LEC   J.Prado              West Sac WSC 220     14821
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1115 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento.


Non-degree Applicable

ESL 92    ESL Center: Intermediate Independent Lab    .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 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 the use of the English language. Students may register until the end of the tenth week of the semester if space allows. This course is Pass/No Pass and is not a substitute for other ESL courses. Students must complete 27 hours of work to earn 0.5 units of credit. Students may earn up to one unit per semester. This course may be taken a maximum of four times for credit, for a maximum of 4 units.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 16-May 19
TBA          TBA               LAB   B.Toupadakis         SCC MAIN RHS 328     12525
On-Campus

ESL 93    ESL Center: Advanced Independent Lab    .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 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 the use of the English language. Students may register until the end of the tenth week of the semester if space allows. This course is credit/no credit and is not a substitute for other ESL courses. Students must complete 27 hours of work to earn 0.5 units of credit. Students may earn up to one unit per semester. This course may be taken a maximum of four times for credit, for a maximum of 4 units.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 16-May 19
TBA          TBA               LAB   J.Keen               SCC MAIN RHS 328     13815
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 91 with a grade of "P," ESLL 50 with a grade of "C" or better, and 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 16-May 19
WF           12:30PM-02:35PM   LEC   B.Toupadakis         SCC MAIN RHS 229     10659
On-Campus