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61 Courses/Sections Found for Fall 2009      (Each listing represents a different section.)
Legend: • Online Course % Honors Course √ Off Campus Course   Evening Course

Course IDCourse TitleUnits
Call #CourseActivityTimeDaysInstructorLocation

English as a Second Language
Language Arts (650) 949-7250
These courses are designed for students whose native or first language is not English. Students who have never studied English or who do not already speak English with basic conversational ability should enroll in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses offered by the adult education departments of local high school districts. If you plan to enroll for the first time in an ESL course, you are required to take an ESL placement test unless you enroll in the lowest course. Refer to the front of the schedule for testing information or call (650) 949-7230. For information about ESL courses, call (650) 949-7250.
 
ESL 25COMPOSITION & READING5 Units
Development of critical reading skills using selected readings which present a range of cultural experiences and perspectives. Practice in writing expository essays based on personal experience, observations, and class readings with a review of acceptable English sentence structure. Open laboratory for feedback on essays and individualized assistance with specific writing problems. Does not fulfill the composition requirements for the A.A. degree.
1019 ESL -025.-01 L-L8:00AM- 9:50MWUYEDA6304
  L-L 8:00AM- 8:50FUYEDA6304
1020 ESL -025.-02 LEC8:00AM- 9:50TThCAMMIN6505
  LEC 9:00AM- 9:50FCAMMIN6505
1021 ESL -025.-03 LEC10:00AM-11:50MWUYEDA6505
  LEC 10:00AM-10:50FUYEDA6505
1022 ESL -025.-04 LEC1:30PM- 3:50MWFLOWERS3203
1023 ESL -025.-05 LEC1:30PM- 3:50TThCUMMINS6502

ESL 26ADVANCED COMPOSITION & READING5 Units
The techniques and practice of expository and argumentative writing based on critical reading and thinking. Reading focused on essays and articles, chosen to represent a broad spectrum of opinions and ideas, writing styles, and cultural experiences and perspectives. Research paper synthesizing information from a range of current sources to form a persuasive argument. Open laboratory for feedback on essays and individualized assistance with specific writing problems. Fulfills the composition requirement for the A.A. degree.
1025 ESL -026.-01 LEC8:00AM- 9:50MWHENZL6405
  LEC 8:00AM- 8:50FHENZL6405
1026 ESL -026.-02 LEC8:00AM- 9:50TThCOPP6506
  LEC 9:00AM- 9:50FCOPP6506
1027 ESL -026.-03 LEC10:00AM-11:50MWKHEJJOU6504
  LEC 10:00AM-10:50FKHEJJOU6504
2493 ESL -026.-06 LEC6:00PM- 8:20TThALFSEN3304

ESL 156HIGH-INTERMEDIATE GRAMMAR5 Units
Continuation of ESL 146. A high-intermediate English course for non-native speakers focusing on comprehension, communication, and grammatical accuracy. Emphasis on understanding and communication of new information, conjectures, and logical relationships in spoken and written contexts. Computer or workbook activities to reinforce knowledge of structures.
1037 ESL -156.-02 LEC10:00AM-11:50TThJARDALI6503
  LEC 11:00AM-11:50FJARDALI6503
2495 ESL -156.-03 LEC6:00PM- 8:20TThFASS3305

ESL 157HIGH-INTERMEDIATE READING SKILLS5 Units
Continuation of ESL 147. An upper intermediate-level reading course focusing on higher level comprehension skills and strategies for dealing with pre-college-level reading. Computer and/or workbook activities to reinforce knowledge of material and skills.
1039 ESL -157.-02 LEC10:00AM-11:50MWCAMMIN6401
  LEC 10:00AM-10:50FCAMMIN6401
1040 ESL -157.-03 LEC6:00PM- 8:20MWSHOANE6503

ESL 165LISTENING/SPEAKING FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES5 Units
A listening/speaking course focusing on preparing students for listening to authentic lectures and classroom discussions. Practice with classroom interactional, discussion and presentation skills. Pronunciation work to develop intelligible speech and ability to comprehend naturally spoken English in academic contexts. Level appropriate reading and writing tasks in connection with these activities.
1041 ESL -165.-01 LEC12:00PM- 1:25TThFJARDALI6508
2494 ESL -165.-02 LEC6:00PM- 8:20TThMITCHELL6502

ESL 166ADVANCED GRAMMAR5 Units
Continuation of ESL 156. An advanced English course for non-native speakers focusing on comprehension, communication and grammatical accuracy. Emphasis on understanding and communication of abstract ideas as well as concrete new information in spoken and written contexts. Computer or workbook activities to reinforce knowledge of structures.
1042 ESL -166.-01 LEC8:00AM- 9:50MWWONG6501
  LEC 8:00AM- 8:50FWONG6501
1043 ESL -166.-02 LEC10:00AM-11:50TThKHEJJOU6403
  LEC 11:00AM-11:50FKHEJJOU6403
1044 ESL -166.-03 LEC1:30PM- 3:50MWUYEDA6304
1045 ESL -166.-04 LEC1:30PM- 3:50TThCOPP6501
1046 ESL -166.-05 LEC6:00PM- 8:20TThKHEJJOU6304
2836 ESL -166.-06 LEC8:00AM- 9:50MWCAMMIN6401
  LEC 8:00AM- 8:50FCAMMIN6401

ESL 167BASIC COMPOSITION SKILLS5 Units
A basic course for non-native speakers focusing on techniques of college writing, emphasizing clear prose. Lecture, discussion, and individualized instruction. Emphasis on the production of short compositions containing well-developed paragraphs and a variety of standard English sentences. Open laboratory for feedback on essays and individualized assistance with specific writing problems. Does not meet the graduation requirement in composition.
1047 ESL -167.-01 LEC8:00AM- 9:50TThMORASCI6404
  LEC 9:00AM- 9:50FMORASCI6404
1048 ESL -167.-02 LEC10:00AM-11:50MWJARDALI6503
  LEC 10:00AM-10:50FJARDALI6503
1049 ESL -167.-03 LEC1:30PM- 3:50MWWILEY6506
1050 ESL -167.-04 LEC1:30PM- 3:50TThKHEJJOU6302
1051 ESL -167.-05 LEC6:00PM- 8:20MWALFSEN3304
2837 ESL -167.-06 LEC8:00AM- 9:50TThKHEJJOU6304
  LEC 9:00AM- 9:50FKHEJJOU6304

ESL 176APPLIED GRAMMAR & EDITING SKILLS3 Units
Identify and edit for patterns of grammatical errors in original writing Develop individual error profile. Address pertinent grammar issues through review of grammatical rules, various grammar exercises, and editing of sample papers and original work.
1052 ESL -176.-01 LEC12:00PM- 1:25MWWILEY6508
ESL -176.-01: The first day of class will be 9/28.

ESL 177ADVANCED VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT FOR READING & WRITING3 Units
Expansion of academic vocabulary to meet the specific vocabulary needs for students in an academic setting. Multiple exposures to target words in meaningful contexts and rich information about each word. May be repeated one time as course content changes.
1053 ESL -177.-01 LEC12:00PM- 1:25TThCAMMIN6302
  LAB TBATBACAMMINTBA
ESL -177.-01: The first day of class will be 9/28.

ESL 186ADVANCED GRAMMAR REVIEW3 Units
A review of essential grammar and greater in-depth examination of grammatical and lexical structures used in academic and professional writing designed for nonnative speakers of English. This course is delivered entirely online.
1054• ESL -186.-01W LECTBATBAWONGONLINE
ESL-186.-01W: Offered via Internet. After registering, you must refer to course descriptions at www.foothillglobalaccess.org for information on how to begin.

ESL 200AFOUNDATIONS IN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE I8 Units
This is Part One of an integrated skills, foundation course for learners of English as an additional language. The focus of this course is on developing a basic level of grammar and vocabulary through listening, speaking, reading and writing so that learners can communicate with other English speakers in and outside of the classroom.
2551 ESL -200A-01 LEC10:00AM-11:50MTWThWONG5991
2552√ ESL -200A-02 LEC6:00PM- 8:35MWThDRAGANMC C5

ESL 210AFOUNDATIONS IN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE III8 Units
This class is the first half of Level Two of an integrated skills, foundation course for learners of English as an additional language who already have a basic level of speaking, listening, reading and writing. The focus of this course is help learners advance in their development of grammar and vocabulary through listening, speaking, reading and writing.
2550 ESL -210A-01 LEC10:00AM-11:50MTWThMORASCI6406
2553√ ESL -210A-02 LEC6:00PM- 8:35MWThANDREWSMC D3

ESL 225ALTERNATE CREDIT: COMPOSITION & READING5 Units
Course is designed to allow students enrolled in ESL 25 to receive credit for mastery of some but not all of the outcomes of ESL 25. Students are required to attend the ESL 25 course, turn in all work, and participate in the other tasks of the class. Open laboratory for feedback on essays and individualized assistance with specific writing problems. Does not meet the Foothill College composition requirements for the A.A. degree.
1055 ESL -225.-01 LECTBATBAWONGTBA

ESL 226ALTERNATE CREDIT: ADVANCED READING & COMPOSITION5 Units
Course is designed to allow students enrolled in ESL 26 to receive credit for mastery of some but not all of the outcomes of ESL 26. Students are required to attend the ESL 26 course, turn in all work, and participate in the other tasks of the class. Open laboratory for feedback on essays and individualized assistance with specific writing problems.
1057 ESL -226.-01 L-LTBATBAWONGTBA

ESL 255ALTERNATIVE CREDIT: DEVELOPING LISTENING/SPEAKING SKILLS5 Units
Course is designed to allow students enrolled in ESL 155 to receive credit for mastery of some but not all of the outcomes of ESL 155. Students are required to attend the ESL 155 course, turn in all work, and participate in the other tasks of the class.
1063 ESL -255.-01 LECTBATBAWONGTBA

ESL 256ALTERNATE CREDIT: HIGH-INTERMEDIATE GRAMMAR5 Units
Course is designed to allow students enrolled in ESL 156 to receive credit for mastery of some but not all of the outcomes of ESL 156. Students are required to attend the ESL 156 course, turn in all work, and participate in the other tasks of the class.
1064 ESL -256.-01 LECTBATBAWONGTBA
2883 ESL -256.-02Q LEC6:00PM- 8:20TThFASS6503

ESL 257ALTERNATE CREDIT: HIGH-INTERMEDIATE READING SKILLS5 Units
Course is designed to allow students enrolled in ESL 157 to receive credit for mastery of some but not all of the outcomes of ESL 157. Students are required to attend the ESL 157 course, turn in all work, and participate in the other tasks of the class. Library and lab work for extensive reading and vocabulary development.
1065 ESL -257.-01 LECTBATBAWONGTBA
2877 ESL -257.-02Q LEC6:00PM- 8:20MWSHOANE6503

ESL 265ALTERNATIVE CREDIT: LISTENING/SPEAKING FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES5 Units
Course is designed to allow students enrolled in ESL 165 to receive credit for mastery of some but not all of the outcomes of ESL 165. Students are required to attend the ESL 165 course, turn in all work, and participate in the other tasks of the class.
1066 ESL -265.-01 LECTBATBAWONGTBA

ESL 266ALTERNATIVE CREDIT: ADVANCED GRAMMAR5 Units
Course is designed to allow students enrolled in ESL 166 to receive credit for mastery of some but not all of the outcomes of ESL 166. Students are required to attend the ESL 166 course, turn in all work, and participate in the other tasks of the class.
1067 ESL -266.-01 LECTBATBAWONGTBA

ESL 267ALTERNATIVE CREDIT: BASIC COMPOSITION SKILLS5 Units
Course is designed to allow students enrolled in ESL 167 to receive credit for mastery of some but not all of the outcomes of ESL 167. Students are required to attend the ESL 167 course, turn in all work, and participate in the other tasks of the class. Open laboratory for feedback on essays and individualized assistance with specific writing problems.
1068 ESL -267.-01 LECTBATBAWONGTBA

ESL 276ALTERNATIVE CREDIT: APPLIED GRAMMAR & EDITING SKILLS3 Units
Course is designed to allow students enrolled in ESL 176 to receive credit for mastery of some but not all of the outcomes of ESL 176. Students are required to attend the ESL 176 course, turn in all work, and participate in the other tasks of the class.
1069 ESL -276.-01 LECTBATBAWONGTBA

ESL 277ALTERNATE CREDIT: ADVANCED VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT FOR READING/WRITING3 Units
Expansion of academic vocabulary to meet the specific vocabulary needs for students in an academic setting. Multiple exposures to target words in meaningful contexts and rich information about each word. May be repeated one time as course content changes.
1070 ESL -277.-01 LECTBATBAWONGTBA

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