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ESL Classes
The
ESL Program and Phoenix College offer classes with a variety of
levels. Your level will be determined by a placement test. Each
student is required to take a placement test before registering.
Please review the registration process
before enrolling in classes.
Prep. Level
Basic English
ESL 001 Basic English as a Second
Language I
6 credits 6 periods lecture
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English at a basic
level. Focus on survival skills related to life in the United States.
Introduction to elementary grammatical patterns. May be repeated
for a total of twelve (12) credits. Prerequisites: None
Reading
RDG008 Phonics
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Designed for students who are learning English as a second language.
Includes the study of the speech sounds used in English as represented
by the written symbols of the alphabet; recognition of spelling
patterns and resulting pronunciation; and diacritical markings.
Prerequisites: Reading placement score (ASSET) or permission of
instructor.
Level 1
Listening and Speaking
ESL011 English as a Second Language I
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Listening and Speaking Emphasis on listening and speaking skills
involving basicskills. Asking and answering questions related to
work, shopping, and personal safety. May be repeated for a maximum
of six credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score.
Grammar
ESL010 English as a Second Language I
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
First level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Emphasis on basic
conversational skills, pronunciation, vocabulary building and grammar.
Some reading and sentence level writing. Credit (P) or no credit
(Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined
in catalog. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites:
Appropriate ESL placement test score.
Reading
RDG009 Reading English as a Second Language I
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Designed for students who are learning English as a second language.
Provides students with skills needed to become proficient readers
in English. Teaches sound symbol relationships of the English alphabet.Expands
essential vocabulary for daily communication both in isolation and
context. Includes development of reading comprehension skills. Prerequisites:
Appropriate ESL placement test score.
LEVEL 2
Listening and Speaking
ESL021 English as a Second Language II
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Listening and Speaking Emphasis on listening and speaking skills
involving social exchange. Asking and answering questions, using
tag questions. Practice with question and answer patterns. Polite
questions and responses. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score.
Grammar
ESL020 English as a Second Language II
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Second level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Continued emphasis
on conversational skills, pronunciation, vocabulary building and
grammar with some reading and sentence level writing. Credit (P)
or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures
outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits.
Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade
of "P" or "C" or better in ESL010, or (ESL010AA, ESL010AB, and ESL010AC)
.
Reading
RDG010 Reading English as a
Second Language II
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Designed for students who are learning English as a second language.
Includes continued development of vocabulary and reading comprehension
skills. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or grade
of "C" or better in RDG009 or permission of instructor.
LEVEL 3
Listening and Speaking
ESL031 English as a Second Language III
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Listening and Speaking Emphasis on listening and speaking skills
related primarily to the academic environment. Asking questions,
working in small groups, using college resources, informal oral
presentation. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Prerequisites:
Appropriate ESL placement test score.
Grammar
ESL030 English as a Second Language III
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Third level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Emphasis on sentence
structure and paragraph building. Extensive grammar study and writing
practice. Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available
according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for
a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement
test score, or a grade of "P" or "C" or better in ESL020, or (ESL020AA,
ESL020AB, and ESL020AC).
Reading
RDG011 Reading English as a
Second Language III
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Designed for students who are learning English as a second language.
Includes instruction for more advanced vocabulary and reading comprehension
skills. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or grade
of "C" or better in RDG010 or permission of instructor.
LEVEL 4
Listening and Speaking
ESL041 English as a Second Language IV
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Listening and Speaking Emphasis on academic skills. Listening to
lectures, notetaking, peer interaction, accessing and using media
resources, formal oral presentations. May be repeated for a maximum
of six credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score.
Grammar and Writing
ESL040 English as a Second Language IV
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Fourth level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Continued emphasis
on sentence structure and paragraph building. Extensive grammar
study and writing practice. Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard
grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May
be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate
ESL placement test score, or a grade of "P" or "C" or better in
ESL030, or (ESL030AA, ESL030AB, and ESL030AC).
Reading
RDG012 Reading English
as a Second Language IV
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) Developed for students of English as
a second language. Includes development of advanced vocabulary,
comprehension skills, and culture awareness. Prerequisites: Appropriate
ESL placement test score or grade of "C" or better in RDG011 or
permission of instructor.
LEVEL 5
Grammar and Writing
ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Equivalent of ENG101 for students of English as a Second Language
(ESL). Standard American English writing skills and emphasis on
expository composition. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL or ASSET
placement test score, or a grade of "C" or better in ESL040.
ENG108 First-Year Composition
for ESL 1
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Equivalent of ENG102 for students of English as a Second Language
(ESL). Continued development of standard English writing skills.
Introduction to research, note taking, organization and documentation
in the preparation and writing of a research paper. Not open to
students who have completed ENG101. Prerequisites: Grade of "C",
or better, in ENG107.
Conversation
COM100 Introduction to Human
Communication
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Theory and practice of communication skills in public, small group,
and interpersonal settings. Includes study of the speech communication
process. Prerequisites: None.
COM120 American English
Speech Production
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Analysis of American speech production problems due to accents produced
by another language, correction of misarticulated American speech
sounds, critical listening to sound production, understanding American
English speech patterns, practicing American idioms and expressions,
and preparing and delivering group and individual speech presentations.
Prerequisites: None.
Reading
RDG081 Reading Improvement
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Designed to improve basic reading skills. Includes word recognition,
prediction of contents of reading selections, and development of
basic vocabulary. Emphasis on identifying main ideas and related
details. Reviews following directions and the understanding of graphic
materials. Prerequisites: Placement test scores, or permission of
instructor.
RDG091 College Reading
Skills I
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Designed to improve basic reading and study skills, vocabulary and
comprehension skills. Recommended to all students whose placement
test scores indicate a need for reading instruction. Prerequisites:
Reading placement test score (ASSET), or grade of "C" or better
in RDG081, or permission of instructor.
RDG100 College
Study Skills
Analysis of learning styles and development of individual learning
strategies. Introduction of library research techniques. Emphasis
on learning and study techniques applicable to any college course.
Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in RDG091 or permission of
instructor.
SELF PACED LABS
ESL Laboratory classes are one-credit self-study
laboratories for students who wish to review for the TOEFL exam
or work on vocabulary, grammar, idioms, history, or U.S. Culture.
ESL050 AA, AB, AC (has three parts)
Review Grammar
Students review English grammar on the computer.
ESL054AA U.S. Culture:
History
ESL054 AB: Institutions & Customs
ESL054 AC: Sports & Entertainment
LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Reading and writing about American history and customs. Appropriate
for students enrolled in ESL010 or higher level ESL courses. May
be repeated for a total of two (2) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate
ESL placement test score, or a grade of "C" or better in ESL010,
or permission of instructor.
ESL013 Basic Vocabulary for ESL I
LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Emphasis on the acquisition of basic English vocabulary including
identifying and pronouncing words related to people, medical/dental
care, occupations and other activities. May be repeated for a maximum
of two (2) credits. Prerequisites: None.
ESL023 Basic Vocabulary
for ESL II
LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Emphasis on the acquisition of basic English vocabulary including
identifying and pronouncing words related to people, medical/dental
care, occupations and other activities. May be repeated for a maximum
of two (2) credits. Prerequisites: None.
ESL033 Basic Vocabulary for
ESL III
LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Emphasis on the acquisition of basic English vocabulary including
identifying and pronouncing words related to people, medical/dental
care, occupations and other activities. May be repeated for a maximum
of two (2) credits. Prerequisites: None.
ESL051 Pronunciation
Improvement for ESL Speakers
LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Individualized pronunciation practice and drills for English as
a second language (ESL) speakers. May be repeated for a maximum
of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: None.
ENG100AA American-English
Spelling System
LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
American-English spelling system rules, mnemonic devices. Prerequisites:
Appropriate English placement test score, or a grade of "C" or better
in ESL040, or ENG071, or permission of instructor.
ENG100AC The Mechanics
of Written English
LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Review of the mechanics of written English, including punctuation,
arbitrary marks and usages, capitalization, agreement, tense, and
sentence patterns. Prerequisites: Appropriate English placement
test score, or a grade of "C" or better in ENG040, or ENG071, or
permission of instructor.
Levels determined
by Placement Test
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