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Course Descriptions Suggested Placement

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ESL 69 ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING
(4 Unit)
Non-native English speaking students will learn
academic reading and writing skills. Primary
emphasis is on vocabulary development, and
locating main ideas and supporting sentences for
reading comprehension as well as developing basic
sentence and paragraph skills for academic
purposes.

ESL 69A INTRODUCTORY GRAMMAR AND
EDITING (2 Units)
This course provides Non-native English speaking
students with a review of intermediate level
grammar and language structures applicable to
introductory academic writing as well as strategies
for editing their own writing.
For students whos native language or home
language is not English, or for students who
require fundamental guidance in principals of
analytic reading and writing, this course is a good
choice.

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals
of academic reading and writing skills as a basis
for more advanced work in subsequent
semesters.



ESL 070 ESL/ACADMIC ENGLISH I
(4 Units)
Non-native English speaking students will learn
academic reading and writing skills in preparation
for transfer and associate-degree classes by
focusing on basic essay structure, beginning
research skills, and critical reading strategies with
integrated practice and reinforcement in writing
and reading. (Equivalent to ENG-070.)

ESL 70A GRAMMAR & EDITING (2 Units)
Non-native English speaking students will learn
high-intermediate level grammar and language
structures applicable to academic writing as well
as strategies for editing their own writing.
For students whos native language or home
language is not English, or for students who want
more practice in the grammatical structure of the
English language.

Students who have not taken an English course in
more than 2 years or received a C in their last
high school English course would do well in this
course where they will be introduced to the
principles of academic reading and writing. Basic
principals of research will be covered that will
serve students well in other courses.

Students will be expected to read 200-300 pages
over the course of the semester.

Students will be expected to write several essays,
up to five pages long during the course of the
semester. Other assigned writing may be up to 20
pages.
ESL 71 ESL/ACADEMIC ENGLISH II (4 Units)
Non-native English speaking students will learn
writing and reading academic texts in preparation
for transfer and associate- degree classes by
focusing on essay structure, research skills, and
critical reading strategies with integrated practice
and reinforcement in writing and reading.
(Equivalent to ENG-071.)

ESL 71A ADVANCED GRAMMAR & EDITING (2
For students whos native language or home
language is not English, or for students who want
more practice in the grammatical structure of the
English language.

Students who are taking more than 12 units
and/or working full time who received lower than
a B in their last English course would do well to
take ESL 71 for an introduction the rigors of
college academic writing.
units)
Non-native English speaking students will learn
advanced level grammar and language structures
applicable to college writing as well as strategies
for editing their own writing.

Students who have not taken an English course in
more than two years but enjoy reading and feel
comfortable with their writing ability may do well
in this course.

Students should have some basic knowledge of
research and MLA or APA documentation systems
before enrolling in this course.

Students will be expected to read 250-350 pages
during the semester.

Students will be expected to write 25-30 pages,
including research essays of 6-7 pages total.

ENG 70 ACADEMIC ENGLISH I (4 Units)
This course will introduce students to writing and
reading academic texts in preparation for transfer
and associate-degree classes by focusing on basic
essay structure, beginning research skills, and
critical reading strategies with integrated practice
and reinforcement in writing and reading.
(Equivalent to ESL-070.)
Students who have not taken an English course in
more than 2 years or received a C in their last
high school English course would do well in this
course where they will be introduced to the
principles of academic reading and writing. Basic
principals of research will be covered that will
serve students well in other courses.

Students will be expected to read 200-300 pages
over the course of the semester.

Students will be expected to write several essays,
up to five pages long during the course of the
semester. Other assigned writing may be up to 20
pages.
ENG 71 ACADEMIC ENGLISH II (4 Units)
This course will continue to prepare students for
writing and reading academic texts in preparation
for transfer and associate- degree classes by
focusing on essay structure, research skills, and
critical reading strategies with integrated practice
and reinforcement in writing and reading.
(Equivalent to ESL-071.)

Students who are taking more than 12 units
and/or working full time who received lower than
a B in their last English course are would do well
to take ENG 71 an introduction the rigors of
college academic writing.

Students who have not taken an English course in
more than two years but enjoy reading and feel
comfortable with their writing ability may do well
in this course.

If you have any of the following testing scores,
you will likely be successful in this class:

The Early Assessment Program (EAP) A status
of Conditionally ready for college- level English
courses with a grade of C or Better in English IV

400 or above on the SAT critical reading section, or
580 or more on the SAT writing section; 20 or
above on the ACT English Test.

Students should have some basic knowledge of
research and MLA or APA documentation systems
before enrolling in this course.

Students will be expected to read 250-350 pages
during the semester.

Students will be expected to write 25-30 pages,
including research essays of 6-7 pages total.

ENG 1A COMPOSITION (4 Units)
This course introduces students to the demands of
writing in the academic setting. Students learn the
basics of critical thinking and research techniques
as they apply to the writing process. Students then
learn to apply the writing process in composing
essays in response to their analysis of prose and
poetry.

Students who have just completed four years of
high school English at the College Prep, Advanced
Placement, or International Baccalaureate level
with at least a B should do well in this course.

If you have any of the following testing scores,
you will likely be successful in this class:
The Early Assessment Program (EAP) A status
of "Ready for college-level English courses.
The Early Assessment Program (EAP) A status
of Conditionally ready for college- level English
courses plus successful completion of a CSU-
approved 12th grade English experience. An
approved English experience includes:
Completion of Advanced Placement (AP)
Language or Literature with a grade of C or
better
Completion of an International
Baccalaureate (IB) English course with a
grade of C or better
Completion of an adopted Expository
Reading and Writing Course (ERWC) with a
grade of C or better.

500 or above on the SAT critical reading section, or
680 or more on the SAT writing section; 22 or
above on the ACT English Test; or 3 or above on AP
Language & Composition or Literature &
Composition test.

Students who are taking more than 12 units
and/or working full time who received lower than
a B in any of the above courses are advised to



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These recommendations are to be used in conjunction with the English Assessment Placement Test
results.
take ENG 71 instead as an introduction the rigors
of college academic writing.

Students should demonstrate competency in
both MLA and APA documentation and be well
versed in conducting academic research.

Students will be expected to read several books
during the course of the semester (upwards of
700-800 pages of reading are assigned).

Students will be expected to write research
essays up to 10-12 pages in length with a total
page number of 50 pages of writing over the
course of the semester.

Students should have appropriate computer skills
before enrolling in this course.