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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
ENGL 247 SHAKESPEARE
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: ENGL 101.0 or ENGL H101 with a grade
of ‘C’ or better)
An introduction to Shakespeare’s work through a study
of his principal plays and sonnets.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE (ESL)
English as a Second Language (ESL) is the study of
English designed for non-native speakers of English.
As California becomes culturally and linguistically more
diverse, the need for language and cultural orientation
grows. Moreover, non-native speakers of English will
need to develop academic language skills necessary for
success at the college level. It is the goal of the ESL
program to meet that need.
Career Opportunities
Although ESL is not recognized as a separate major, it
is a necessary component for success in any field for
the non-native student.
Faculty
Full Time
Laird Eklund
Maria Ruiz
INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDO IDIOMA (ESL)
ESL es el estudio de Inglés Como Segundo Idioma. El
programa está diseñado para las personas en que el
primer idioma no es inglés. California es un estado que
es muy diverso en cultura e idiomas, donde la
necesidad de aprender inglés es importantísimo para
sobrevivir en la vida cotidiana estadounidense. Además
el estudiante de ESL tiene que desarrollar destrezas en
inglés para tener éxito en el colegio y la universidad. El
programa de ESL tiene el fin asistirles en alcanzar sus
metas personales y educativas.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE (ESL) COURSES
VVC offers a wide variety of noncredit ESL classes at
lower levels, from low beginning to advanced level.
Please consult the Class Schedule for a description of
these classes, along with times and locations.
ESL 3 LOW BEGINNING READING AND WRITING
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory hours. This course will not apply to the
Associate Degree. (No prerequisite. Pass/No Pass)
Students at this level demonstrate little or no
competence in communicating through writing and little
or no control of vocabulary, grammar and sentence
structure. Course is designed to teach students basic
alphabet and phonics, and to read and write simple
stories. Students will copy text and/or generate words or
simple phrases; develop awareness of appropriate word
choice or correct form; write simple sentences in
thematic units.
ESL 5 BEGINNING LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. This course will not apply to the Associate
Degree. (No prerequisite. Pass/No Pass)
This course is designed for the non-native speaker of
English who has no ability or very little competence in
speaking and listening. Emphasis is on developing
students’ ability to listen and understand basic English.
Nonverbal social customs are taught; nonverbal
behavior and cross-cultural communication are taught
implicitly through modeling, interaction and
demonstration.
ESL 12A BASIC COMPUTER LITERACY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. This course will not
apply to the Associate Degree. (No prerequisite.
Pass/No Pass)
This is a three part course in ESL Computer Literary for
non-native speakers of English. The focus of the course
is to develop language skills related to computer usage.
Students will learn computer uses for ESL courses and
educational purposes.
ESL 12B BASIC COMPUTER LITERACY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. This course will not
apply to the Associate Degree. (No prerequisite.
Recommended preparation: Completion of ESL 12A is
strongly recommended. Pass/No Pass)
This course is designed for non-native speakers of
English. The focus of the course is to expand and
develop basic computer knowledge using the most
current Microsoft OS for ESL educational purposes.
ESL 13 HIGH BEGINNING READING AND
VOCABULARY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. This course will not
apply to the Associate Degree. (No prerequisite.
Pass/No Pass)
This course is designed for the non-native speakers of
English with some competence in reading and
vocabulary. The course focuses on reading abilities
through the enhancement of vocabulary skills and
cultural awareness. Emphasis is placed on developing a
life-long ability to read for pleasure. American culture is
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