ESL 272
Advanced Reading and Vocabulary

Course Description

This course focuses on the development of academic vocabulary, reading, and critical thinking skills through extensive readings of college-level material in English.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
00720 ESL 272 01Y ·T····· 10:30 AM-12:20 PM Linda Yee L28
······· TBA-TBA ONLINE

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
ESL 272.01Y: 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/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Pathways Reading, Writing, & Critical Thinking 4 (3rd Edition)
Vargo © 2025
ISBN: 9780357980118		 Textbook Required $65.50 $49.25
Born a Crime
Noah © 2019
ISBN: 9780399588198		 Textbook Required $13.00 $9.75 $9.75 $5.72

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Course Details

Units
4 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Not Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite
ESL 261. and ESL 265. (or ESL 461. and ESL 465.) with a grade of C or better; or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Entrance Skills
Restricted to students whose native language is not English.
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