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 17-May 20
MW           08:30AM-10:35AM   LEC   G.Nuttall            West Sac WSO 182     11701
TTh          01:00PM-03:05PM   LEC   S.Maastricht         West Sac WSO 182     13673
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 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, literal comprehension, and on increasing fluency. Students will discuss and write about readings.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           08:30AM-10:35AM   LEC   R.Harroun            West Sac WSO 183     12667
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: Completion of ESLR 40 with a grade of "C" or better, or assessment through the Sacramento City College assessment process.
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 17-May 20
TTh          10:45AM-12:50PM   LEC   N.Conrad             West Sac WSO 182     30352
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, 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 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 0.5-1.0 units per semester and may take this course a maximum of four times for credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           10:45AM-11:35AM   LAB   G.Nuttall            West Sac WSO 200     12661
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: 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 0.5-1.0 units per semester and may take this class a maximum of four times for credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           09:00AM-09:50AM   LAB   TBA                  West Sac WSO 200     30353
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.


Non-degree Applicable