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137 146 159
INTERMEDIATE SPELLING FOR NON- READING AND VOCABULARY FOR EDITING AND PROOFREADING
NATIVE SPEAKERS ESL IV STUDENTS
1.0 Unit
2.0 Units 3.0 Units
ESL 159 is designed to complement ESL 151
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE ESL 146 is designed to help high-intermediate in the development and practice of editing
ESL 137 is designed to promote the spelling Credit ESL students to read academic read- and proofreading of thesis-based essays
proficiency of ESL students at the interme- ing materials in order to analyze, discuss, in addition to techniques to improve the
diate level. There is special emphasis given and write about their understanding of the syntax and grammar of essays. Increasingly
to the relationship of pronunciation and texts. The course places heavy emphasis complex mechanical (punctuation) and
morphology to spelling. Vocabulary pertain- on academic interdisciplinary vocabulary grammatical structures are covered. Lecture
ing to study-skills, academic endeavor, and development. Students use various reading 1 hour. Prerequisite: Placement is based
the higher education environment generally strategies to increase their reading compre- on a composite of test scores and academic
is a special feature of the course. Lecture 2 hension of both fiction and non-fiction texts. background or satisfactory completion of ESL
hours. Prerequisite: ESL 123 and ESL 126 Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Placement 141. Recommended Corequisite: Concurrent
or placement exam scores. Recommended is based on a composite of test scores and enrollment in ESL 151 and an appropriate
Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in ESL academic background or completion of ESL ESL listening and speaking course (ESL
133, ESL 136, and ESL 135. Course Typically 136. Recommended Preparation: Concur- 145 or ESL 155). Course Typically Offered:
Offered: Fall/Spring. rent enrollment in an appropriate Credit ESL Fall/Spring
listening/speaking course and a Credit ESL
141 grammar/writing course Course Typically ENTREPRENEURSHIP
GRAMMAR AND WRITING IV Offered: Fall/Spring.
101
5.0 Units 151 CONCEPTS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
READING AND COMPOSITION V
ESL 141 focuses on grammar and compo- 2.0 Units
sition for students at the high intermedi- 4.0 Units
ate level of academic English as a second ENTRE 101 explains the role of entrepre-
language. This course provides extensive ESL 151 is designed for students at the neurial businesses in the United States
practice in thesis-based essays, critical analy- advanced level of academic English as a and the impact on our national and global
sis of academic reading, and techniques to second language. The course provides exten- economy. The course evaluates the skills
improve writing content, organization, and sive practice in thesis-based essays, critical and commitment necessary to successfully
grammar. The course covers increasingly analysis of academic reading, and techniques operate an entrepreneurial venture. Addi-
complex compositions of 400-450 words in to improve the organization, syntax, and tionally, ENTRE 101 reviews the challenges
length. Essays are written in response to grammar of the essays. Students write four- and rewards of entrepreneurship as a career
readings and discussions. Lecture 5 hours. to-five paragraph essays of 500+ words in choice as well as entrance strategies to accom-
Prerequisite: Placement is based on a length. Library research techniques are intro- plish such a choice. Lecture 2 hours. Recom-
composite of test scores and academic back- duced and a research paper is completed. mended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL
ground or satisfactory completion of ESL 133 Lecture 4 hours. Prerequisite: Placement 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered:
and ESL 136. Recommended Preparation: is based on a composite of test scores and Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU
ESL 135. Recommended Corequisite: ESL academic background or ESL 141. Recom-
145 and ESL 146. Course Typically Offered: mended Preparation: ESL 145 and ESL 146. 102
Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Recommended Corequisite: ESL 155 and THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET
Credit: CSU, UC, USC ESL 159. . Course Typically Offered: Winter/
Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, 3.0 Units
145 UC, USC
LISTENING AND SPEAKING IV ENTRE 102 is an introduction to innovation
155 in its true economic and social context by
3.0 Units LISTENING AND SPEAKING V studying the unlimited opportunities that
an entrepreneurial mindset can provide.
ESL 145 is designed to help high-intermediate 3.0 Units Students study the skills, attitudes, and
Credit ESL students communicate effectively behaviors that successful entrepreneurs
in English. The course places emphasis ESL 155 is designed to help advanced Credit have historically possessed, as well as the
on the oral communication and listening ESL students communicate effectively in issues, circumstances, and obstacles that
skills necessary in college credit courses. English. The course places emphasis on the shaped their time. Additionally, students
Students are introduced to various strate- oral communication and listening skills analyze modern day successful entrepre-
gies to increase their academic listening necessary in college credit courses. Students neurs who faced hardship and adversity
comprehension. Oral communication skills are introduced to various strategies to by embracing an entrepreneurial mindset.
are strengthened through communication increase their academic listening comprehen- The characteristics of the entrepreneurial
and presentation practice. The course may sion. Oral communication skills are strength- mindset will be dissected and applied to the
be offered with an emphasis on related ened through communication and presenta- student’s own mindset and entrepreneurial
academic disciplines. Note: This course is tion practice. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: potential. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
taught at a level of vocabulary equivalent Placement is based on a composite of test Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL
to ESL 141. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: scores and academic background or satisfac- 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring
Placement is based on a composite of test tory completion of ESL 145. Recommended Transfer Credit: CSU
scores and academic background or satisfac- Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ESL
tory completion of ESL 135. Recommended 141. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ESL Transfer Credit: CSU
133 or higher. Course Typically Offered:
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU
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