ESL 234
Low Intermediate English as a Second Language
Course Description
Development of English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills at the low intermediate level. Emphasis on explicit grammar instruction, writing a group of topic-related sentences, vocabulary building, pronunciation and discussion of multicultural topics.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00678 | ESL 234 | 01Y | M·W···· | 10:00 AM-12:15 PM | Kathy Flores | ADM103 |
| ·T·R··· | 10:00 AM-12:15 PM | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
ESL 234.01Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Focus on Grammar 2 (w/Essential Online Resources) (5th Edition) Schoenberg © 2017 ISBN: 9780134583280 | Textbook | Required | $67.50 | $50.75 | $27.00 | |
| Reading for Today 2 (WBk) (5th Edition) Smith © 2016 ISBN: 9781305579972 | Textbook | Required | $65.50 | $49.25 | $26.20 | |
| What Every ESL Student Should Know Flores © 2008 ISBN: 9780472032860 | Textbook | Required | $16.95 | $12.75 | ||
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Course Details
- Units
- 10 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 10
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Not Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- Qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test; or ESL 200. (or ESL 400.) with a grade of C or better
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Entrance Skills
- Restricted to students whose native language is not English.