Class Details

ESL 261
Low Advanced Listening and Speaking

Course Description

This course emphasizes listening comprehension and proficiency in speaking in academic settings, and the expression of students' ideas using a variety of speaking strategies, along with development of vocabulary, pronunciation and note-taking skills.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
ESL 261.51Z: Fully ONLINE. This class meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. 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. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. 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

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Course Details

Units

2 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 2
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Program Status

Not Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite

ESL D251. or ESL D451. or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test