ESL 444
Intermediate English as a Second Language
Course Description
This course focuses on the development of English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills with an emphasis on explicit, direct grammar instruction. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary-building and writing. Pronunciation practice and discussion of cross-cultural topics are also included.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37549 | ESL 444 | 02Y | M·W···· | 10:00 AM-12:15 PM | Pati Carobus | MLC109 |
| ·T·R··· | 10:00 AM-12:15 PM | ONLINE | ||||
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE | ||||
| ······· | TBA-TBA | TBA | TBA |
Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
ESL 444.02Y: NON-CREDIT 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 . This noncredit class mirrors the credit class ESL 244. Noncredit courses are intended to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills or enrich understanding of a wide range of topics. This class is non-transcriptable and cannot be used to earn an associate degree nor be used as transfer. You can earn a non-transcriptable vocational certificate upon completion. This is a 12-week class.
Course Details
- Units
- 0 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 10
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Non-credit Class
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- NONCREDIT: (This is a noncredit enhanced, basic skills course.)
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- Qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test; or ESL 234. (or ESL 434.) with a grade of C or better
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Entrance Skills
- Restricted to students whose native language is not English.
