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PS 214X CURRENT ISSUES IN GOVERNMENT (EI)
0 Unit 1 hour lecture
Exploration of current issues and events on global, national, and local levels. Problem areas include crime, economics, social services loads, environment, terrorist, and conflicts. Focuses on the impact of these events on the lives of older adults.
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PS 214X CURRENT ISSUES IN GOVERNMENT (EI)
0 Unit 2 hours lecture
Exploration of current issues and events on global, national, and local levels. Problem areas include crime, economics, social services loads, environment, terrorist, and conflicts. Focuses on the impact of these events on the lives of older adults.
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SPAN 230X BEGINNING PRACTICAL SPANISH (EI)
0 Unit 2 hours lecture
Basic fundamentals of Spanish for the older adult. Includes reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing. Emphasis will be placed on development of conversational skills.
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SPAN 231X INTERMEDIATE PRACTICAL SPANISH (EI)
0 Unit 2 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: SPAN 230X
Communicative competence in practical Spanish for the older adult. Focus is on listening, comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.
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SPAN 232X ADVANCED PRACTICAL SPANISH (EI)
0 Unit 2 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: SPAN 231X
Designed to develop fluency in Spanish. The emphasis is on expression and conversation in Spanish.
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SPS 145X BEGINNING LIPREADING AND HEARING CONSERVATION (EI)
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Enables students to develop and practice lipreading skills necessary for social functioning. Presents information designed to help the student better understand their own hearing loss.
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TA 2X BEGINNING SCENE STUDY (EI)
0 Unit 1 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Concentrates on review of the works of major playwrights, scene development and study, characterization, and ensemble performance while developing the essential skills of method acting.
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EMT 207 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PROCEDURES
11 Units 10 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Corequisite: EMT 207C
Limitation: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification, physical/health exam, and criminal background check required.
Designed to develop students into proficient and compassionate prehospital emergency professionals who conduct themselves with integrity and humility. Covers the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective aspects of Basic Life Support level prehospital care as identified in the National EMS Education Standards, including biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment interventions, operations, administration, safety, and well-being. Students must achieve an overall final grade of 80% or above in EMT 207, and successfully complete all four clinical shifts in EMT 207C , to be awarded a course completion certificate, which is required to take the National Registry EMT written examination and become certified as an EMT. Also satisfies Orange County EMT accreditation training requirements.
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EMT 207C EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CLINICAL OBSERVATION
1 Unit 3 hours lab
Corequisite: EMT 207
Limitation: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification, physical / health exam, and criminal background check required.
Provides opportunity to practice clinical skills in hospital emergency department, on an ambulance, and/or during in-class or online scenarios. Successful completion of both EMT 207 and EMT 207C is required to be eligible to take the National Registry EMT examination and become certified as an EMT. Corequisite course for EMT 207 .
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EMT 210 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN REFRESHER COURSE
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: Successful completion of any state-approved Emergency Medical Technician training program
Designed for EMTs who need to renew their certification. Covers select cognitive, psychomotor, and affective aspects of Basic Life Support level prehospital emergency medical care as identified in the National EMS Education Standards. Satisfies California EMT recertification requirements, and Orange County EMS Agency (OCEMS) training requirements for EMT accreditation based on the OCEMS 2015 EMT Scope of Practice Curriculum. Also satisfies 24 hours of the 72 hours required by NREMT for renewal, including topics required and skills evaluated.
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EMT 219 PARAMEDIC PREPARATION
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Limitation: Current EMT certification
Designed for currently certified EMTs seeking to enter a paramedic education program in the near future. Focuses on select prehospital foundational topics including biochemistry, cellular physiology, acid-base balance, respiratory physiology and disorders of ventilation and oxygenation, cardiovascular physiology and hemodynamic imbalances, neurophysiology, macronutrient metabolism and diabetes mellitus, and pharmacological principles and procedures intended to address alterations in the physiology of core body systems.
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ENGR 31 STATICS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PHYS 4A
Statics is the study of force systems under equilibrium conditions. Force systems are analyzed for trusses, frames, and machines which are subjected to concentrated, distributed, and frictional forces. Graphical and mathematical methods of analysis are used, including virtual-work.
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ENG 1A PRINCIPLES OF COMPOSITION I
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Placement by the current assessment process or successful completion of ENG 200 , 390 , or comparable course with a grade of “C” or better.
Focuses on composing academic-style expository and argumentative essays; essays feature a comprehensive thesis and logical support. Students will write original compositions increasing in level of difficulty and length, totaling at least 6,000 words, which will use rhetorical strategies such as textual analysis, causal analysis, comparison/contrast and argument. Students will read, interpret, and synthesize non-fiction sources using Standard Written English and MLA format. Credit may be earned for ENG 1A or ENG 1AH but not both.
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ENG 1AH HONORS PRINCIPLES OF COMPOSITION I
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Placement by the current assessment process or successful completion of ENG 200 , 390 , or comparable course with a grade of “C” or better.
Focuses on composing the academic-style expository essay, which features a comprehensive thesis and logical support, including use of scholarly sources. Students will write original compositions increasing in level of difficulty and length, totaling at least 6,000 words, which will use rhetorical strategies such as textual analysis, causal analysis, comparison and argument, building toward a capstone project featuring an argumentative essay with an oral presentation. Students will read, interpret, and synthesize complex, interdisciplinary non-fiction sources using Standard Written English and MLA format. Credit may be earned for ENG 1A or ENG 1AH, but not both.
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ENG 1B PRINCIPLES OF COMPOSITION II
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ENG 1A or ENG 1AH with a grade of “C” or better
Provides instruction in critical thinking and in writing expository and persuasive essays and documented papers totaling a minimum of 8,000 words. Instruction focuses on the development of logical reasoning, on analytical and argumentative writing skills, and on research strategies. Assignments are derived from themes and works in various disciplines and cultures. Credit may be earned for 1B or 1BH , but not both.
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ENG 1BH HONORS PRINCIPLES OF COMPOSITION II
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ENG 1A or ENG 1AH with a grade of “C” or better
Provides instruction in critical thinking and in writing a research paper with an argumentative thesis and academic-style analytical and argumentative essays. The writing totals a minimum of 8,000 words. Instruction focuses on the development of logical reasoning; on analytical and argumentative writing skills; on research strategies, with emphasis on use of scholarly sources and field research; and on an oral presentation of research findings. Assignments are derived from complex interdisciplinary nonfiction sources. Credit may be earned for ENG 1B or ENG 1BH, but not both.
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ENG 3 INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1A by the current assessment process or successful completion of ENG 200 , 390 , or comparable course with a grade of “C” or better.
Emphasizes the writing of prose, poetry, and drama stressing critical judgment of these forms.
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ENG 4 FICTION FUNDAMENTALS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1A by the current assessment process or successful completion of ENG 200 , 390 , or comparable course with a grade of “C” or better.
Teaches the fundamentals of storytelling or narrative art, including the basic elements and narrative modes of fiction. Students read published short stories, write fictional works, and assess student fiction manuscripts.
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ENG 15A SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE - 1620-1860
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1A by the current assessment process or successful completion of ENG 200 , 390 , or comparable course with a grade of “C” or better.
Emphasizes major ideas, authors, and forms in American literature during the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries.
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ENG 15B SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE - 1860-CONTEMPORARY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1A by the current assessment process or successful completion of ENG 200 , 390 or comparable course with a grade of “C” or better.
Emphasizes major ideas, authors, and forms from the late 19th century to the present.
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ENG 17A SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE - BEOWULF TO ROMANTIC MOVEMENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1A by the current assessment process or successful completion of ENG 200 , 390 , or comparable course with a grade of “C” or better.
Covers 9th century to 1796: Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, Tudor, Renaissance, 17th century and Neoclassical literature.
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ENG 17B SURVEY OF ENGLISH LIT - ROMANTIC MOVEMENT TO THE PRESENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1A by the current assessment process or successful completion of ENG 200 , 390 , or comparable course with a grade of “C” or better.
Covers 1796 to present. Romantic, Victorian, Modern, and Post-Modern literature will be discussed in relation to social and political backgrounds.
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ENG 18 SHAKESPEARE - THE TRAGEDIES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A
An in-depth study of representative plays and criticism, illustrating Shakespeare’s mastery of poetic and theatrical techniques and psychological portraiture within the framework of the genre of English Renaissance tragedy.
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ENG 19 SHAKESPEARE - THE COMEDIES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A
A close study of the nature of Shakespeare’s comedies, illustrating the variety of Shakespearean comedy from farce to fantasy to the serious study of social problems.
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ENG 21A WORLD LITERATURE - ANCIENT TO 17TH CENTURY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1A by the current assessment process or successful completion of ENG 200 , 390 , or comparable course with a grade of “C” or better.
A survey of major authors and literary forms from antiquity to 17th century from world cultures.
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ENG 21B WORLD LITERATURE - 17TH CENTURY TO MODERN PERIOD
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1A by the current assessment process or successful completion of ENG 200 , 390 , or comparable course with a grade of “C” or better.
A survey of major authors and literary forms from the 17th century to the modern period from world cultures.
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ENG 22 INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1A
A study of representative works from Shakespeare, including comedies, tragedies, and histories.
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ENG 24 ETHNIC VOICES IN LITERATURE - THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A
Examines literary works of African-American, Native-American, Arab-American, Asian-American, and Latino/Hispanic authors. Focuses on such themes as the American experience; self and family, self and religion, self and culture, self and nature; cultural conflict; war and peace. Compares and contrasts the styles and techniques of the authors. Focuses on social, philosophical, spiritual, and ethical values of the literature. Develops criteria for evaluating literature.
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ENG 25 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ENG 1A
Examines the basic nature of imaginative literature and the techniques used by informed readers to increase their understanding of and gain insight into works of fiction, drama, and poetry. Some consideration will be given to the concepts and techniques of major critical theories, but the focus will be on practical criticism for the nonspecialist. Specific works studied will be representative of several genres, cultures, and periods.
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ENG 27A INTRODUCTION TO THE NOVEL
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A or ENG 1AH
Surveys American, British, French, and Russian novels emphasizing form, content, philosophical and historical perspectives, and criticism.
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ENG 27AH HONORS INTRODUCTION TO THE NOVEL
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A
Surveys American, British, French, and Russian novels emphasizing form, content, philosophical and historical perspectives, and criticism. The honors course is enriched by smaller class size and by scholarly and field research. Credit may be earned for ENG 27A or 27AH, but not both. Letter grade only.
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ENG 44 CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A
A study of Greek and Roman myths and legends. Emphasizes the historical sources and the cultural functions of myth and legend in the ancient societies along with their continuing impact upon modern thought.
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ENG 52 THE FILM AS LITERATURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A
Examines foreign and domestic film as a literary art form focusing on the analysis of film techniques that convey standard literary conventions to an audience.
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ENG 70 REASONING AND COLLEGE READING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ENG 1A with a “C” or better
For students from all academic disciplines who seek to develop logical thinking, critical reading, and argumentative writing skills. Emphasis is on understanding implied meaning and logic and on developing college-level skills in analytical reading and writing and on information literacy, research strategies, and proper documentation with a minimum of 6,000 words of formal writing (formerly ENG 170).
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ENG 104 WRITING SHORT STORIES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A ; ENG 3
Writing the short story with an emphasis on contemporary publishing standards and an examination of the theories behind this process.
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ENG 107 WRITING THE FICTION AND/OR NONFICTION BOOK
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A or 3
Designed to assist students in the planning, development, and marketing of book-length fiction and non-fiction.
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ENG 142 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1A by the current assessment process or successful completion of ENG 200 , 390 , or comparable course with a grade of “C” or better.
Covers basic information about children’s cognitive development, the history of children’s literature, types of literature available for children from pre-school to junior high age, major authors and illustrators of children’s books. Focuses on the literary heritage of children’s books from classic to modern. Literary analysis from a variety of critical perspectives; research into current issues in children’s books.
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ENG 160 LITERARY MAGAZINE
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: ENG 1A , 1AH , or 3
An introduction and practice in the distinctive elements of literary magazine production, providing firsthand experience in the various phases of editing and publishing a small press literary magazine.
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ENG 180 SPEED READING AND COMPREHENSION TRAINING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Designed to improve critical awareness, to double or triple the students’ initial reading rate(s) while maintaining comprehension, and to expand college-level vocabulary. Reading flexibility is emphasized with attention to learning how to rapid read, skim, scan, study read, and read critically.
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ENG 190 ACADEMIC READING - SUCCESS AND STRATEGIES FOR COLLEGE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Designed to improve students’ abilities for college-level work. Introduces various Learning strategies to improve textbook reading as applied to all stages of academic reading. Critical thinking, summary writing, note-taking and test taking skills will be stressed, as well as time budgeting and memory techniques.
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ENG 200 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPOSITION
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Placement by the current assessment process or successful completion of ENG 300 , ENG 340 , ESL 350 , or comparable course with a grade of “C” or better.
Focuses on developmental writing, culminating in thesis-driven short essays and totaling at least 5,000 words for the semester. Students will complete reading analyses, in-class writing, and out-of-class assignments to prepare for successful writing across the disciplines.
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ENG 201 COLLEGE WRITING SUPPORT AND SKILLS
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 200 by the current assessment process or successful completion of ENG 300 , ENG 340 , ESL 350 , or comparable course with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite: ENG 1A - 284010.00 – Enrollment in ENG 201 at Saddleback College Requires concurrent enrollment in ENG 1A (284010.00)
Students placed into ENG 200 may instead choose to enroll in ENG 201, a supplemental writing course taught in conjunction with ENG 1A . ENG 201 provides concurrent instruction in the basic conventions of college essay writing to supplement ENG 1A . It is highly recommended that students also enroll in ENG 343 , a non-credit reading lab, for additional academic reading support. Successful completion of ENG 201 and ENG 1A allows students to enroll in ENG 1B .
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ENG 267 NOVEL WORKSHOP - REVISING MANUSCRIPTS FOR PUBLICATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A or 3
An intensive analysis of the elements of dramatic fictional structure through student examination of works in progress. Revision of manuscripts to meet contemporary publication standards. Students enrolled in this course should be presently working on a novel or story-based manuscript.
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ENG 300 BEGINNING WRITING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Corequisite: ENG 301
A beginning-level writing course designed to develop writing fluency through instruction in the writing process–pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing–as well as the rules of Standard Written English. Students will learn to communicate a serious idea to an audience by writing short essays, both in and out of class, based on their experiences. Improves ability to derive information from a text, summarize short essays, support a thesis statement with details and examples, and apply the rules of punctuation and grammar to original writing.
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ENG 300NC BEGINNING WRITING (NON-CREDIT)
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Corequisite: ENG 301NC
A beginning-level writing course designed to develop writing fluency through instruction in the writing process–pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing–as well as the rules of Standard Written English. Students will learn to communicate a serious idea to an audience by writing short essays, both in and out of class, based on their experiences. Improves ability to derive information from a text, summarize short essays, support a thesis statement with details and examples, and apply the rules of punctuation and grammar to original writing. Designed for adult students completing the AESL sequence and/or those wishing to brush up on skills before attempting a for-credit course on campus.
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ENG 301 BEGINNING WRITING LAB
0.25 Unit 1 hour lab
Corequisite: ENG 300
Lab designed to complement the writing techniques taught in English 300 , Beginning Writing. Four modules will include the following: prewriting; paragraph development; sentence combining; grammar, usage, and punctuation.
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ENG 301NC BEGINNING WRITING LAB (NON-CREDIT VERSION)
0 Unit 1 hour learning center
Corequisite: ENG 300NC
Lab designed to complement the writing techniques taught in English 300, Beginning Writing. Four modules will include the following: prewriting; paragraph development; sentence combining; grammar, usage, and punctuation. Designed for adult students completing the AESL sequence and/or those wishing to brush up on skills before attempting a for-credit course on campus.
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ENG 332 READING AND VOCABULARY SKILLS LABORATORY-ESL
0 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
A lab designed for ESL students to supplement courses requiring English language proficiency, inclusive of courses in, but not limited to, the social and behavioral sciences; health sciences; liberal arts; fine arts; business science; and math, science and engineering. Emphasis is on individual instruction responding to diagnosed needs or problems and on practice to improve language-related skills. Areas to be covered include spelling, reading comprehension, textbook reading, and vocabulary development. This is an open-entry/open-exit class. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis.
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ENG 332A READING AND VOCABULARY SKILLS LABORATORY-ESL BASIC
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
An entry-level lab designed for ESL students to supplement courses requiring English language proficiency, inclusive of courses in, but not limited to, the social and behavioral sciences; health sciences; liberal arts; fine arts; business science; and math, science and engineering. Emphasis is on individual instruction responding to diagnosed needs or problems and on practice to improve language related skills in spelling, reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and writing. This is an open-entry/open-exit class. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis (formerly ENG 332).
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ENG 332B READING AND VOCABULARY SKILLS LABORATORY - ESL INTERMEDIATE
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
An intermediate-level lab designed for ESL students to supplement courses requiring English language proficiency, inclusive of courses in, but not limited to, the social and behavioral sciences; health sciences; liberal arts; fine arts; business science; and math, science and engineering. Emphasis is on individual instruction responding to diagnosed needs or problems and on practice to improve language-related skills in spelling, inferential reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and writing. This is an open-entry/open-exit class. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis.
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ENG 332C READING AND VOCABULARY SKILLS LABORATORY - ESL ADVANCED
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
An advanced-level lab designed for ESL students to supplement courses requiring English language proficiency, inclusive of courses in, but not limited to, the social and behavioral sciences; health sciences; liberal arts; fine arts; business science; and math, science and engineering. Emphasis is on individual instruction responding to diagnosed needs or problems and on practice to improve language-related skills in spelling, interpretive and applied reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and writing. This is an open-entry/open-exit class. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis.
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ENG 333A READING SKILLS LABORATORY BASIC
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
A basic lab designed as a supplement to any college course requiring proficiency in reading inclusive of but not limited to, the social and behavioral sciences; health sciences; liberal arts; fine arts; business science; and math, science and engineering. Emphasis is on individual instruction and practical application in order to strengthen and reinforce student skills in one or more of the following areas: comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and study skills. This is an open-entry/open-exit class. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis.
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ENG 333B READING SKILLS LABORATORY INTERMEDIATE
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
An intermediate-level lab designed as a supplement to any college course requiring proficiency in reading inclusive of but not limited to, the social and behavioral sciences; health sciences; liberal arts; fine arts; business science; and math, science and engineering. Emphasis is on individual instruction and practical application in order to strengthen and reinforce student skills in one or more of the following areas: comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and study skills. This is an open-entry/open-exit class. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis.
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ENG 333C READING SKILLS LABORATORY ADVANCED
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
An advanced-level lab designed as a supplement to any college course requiring proficiency in reading inclusive of but not limited to, the social and behavioral sciences; health sciences; liberal arts; fine arts; business science; and math, science and engineering. Emphasis is on individual instruction and practical application in order to strengthen and reinforce student skills in one or more of the following areas: comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, reading rate, and study skills. This is an open-entry/open-exit class. This course is offered on a pass/no-pass basis.
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ENG 334 SPELLING SKILLS FOR COLLEGE
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Corequisite: ENG 335
Designed to help students identify individual spelling deficiencies and learn basic spelling rules. The causes of spelling errors and correct pronunciation will be discussed. Through classroom instruction, lab use and testing, students will learn to sharpen their spelling ability.
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ENG 335 SPELLING LABORATORY
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours lab
Corequisite: ENG 334
Designed to complement the spelling skills taught in ENG 334. Includes diagnosis of individual spelling deficiencies and through individualized instruction, students will sharpen their spelling skills.
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ENG 340 READING AND WRITING SKILLS FOR COLLEGE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Corequisite: ENG 341
Designed to bring students’ reading abilities and study skills to college-level proficiency. Emphasis is on individual help and careful progress to develop reading confidence and ease.
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ENG 340NC READING AND WRITING SKILLS FOR COLLEGE
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Corequisite: ENG 341NC
Designed to bring students’ reading abilities and study skills to college-level proficiency. Emphasis is on individual help and careful progress to develop reading confidence and ease. Designed for adult students completing the AESL sequence and/or those wishing to brush up on skills before attempting a for-credit course on campus.
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ENG 341 READING LABORATORY
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours lab
Corequisite: ENG 340
Designed to complement the reading skills taught in ENG 340, Reading and Writing Skills for College. Includes work in reading comprehension, reading rate, vocabulary, study skills, and writing.
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ENG 341NC READING LABORATORY
0 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: ENG 340NC
Designed to complement the reading skills taught in ENG 340, Reading and Writing Skills for College. Includes work in reading comprehension, reading rate, vocabulary, study skills, and writing. Designed for adult students completing the AESL sequence and/or those wishing to brush up on English reading and writing skills before attempting a for-credit course on campus.
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ENG 343 ACADEMIC READING AND STUDY SKILL FOR CONTENT AREA LAB
0 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Provides individualized, discipline specific instruction in how to understand, organize and assimilate information in college textbook readings. Contextualized instruction and practice in strategies such as as annotation, Cornell note-taking, effective test taking strategies and creating concept maps will be provided. In addition, specific content area vocabulary knowledge will be emphasized. This is an open-entry/open-exit class.
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ENG 345 BUILDING BASIC READING SKILLS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Corequisite: ENG 346
Recommended for students whose reading placement scores indicate a substantial need for reading improvement. Focuses on literal comprehension skills such as stated main idea, implied main idea, major/minor details, sequence, and constructing written summaries of a reading. Materials will be at the student’s instructional reading level and range from expository readings to novels and short stories. Vocabulary skills will be developed through instruction in use of context clues and word parts and through extensive recreational reading. Students will develop time management and study techniques.
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ENG 345NC BUILDING BASIC READING SKILLS
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Corequisite: ENG 346NC
Recommended for adult students whose reading placement scores indicate a substantial need for reading improvement. Focuses on literal comprehension skills such as stated main idea, implied main idea, major/minor details, sequence, and constructing written summaries of a reading. Materials will be at the student’s instructional reading level. Vocabulary skills will be developed through instruction in use of context clues and word parts and through extensive recreational reading. Students will develop time management and study techniques. Designed for adult students completing the AESL sequence and/or those desiring more study of English reading skills before attempting a for-credit course on campus. Students who need to significantly improve their reading skills can take this course before ENG 340.
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ENG 346 BASIC READING SKILLS LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours lab
Corequisite: ENG 345
Expands and enhances the reading instruction in ENG 345 through an individualized program designed to meet each student’s needs.
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ENG 346NC BASIC READING SKILLS LAB
0 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: ENG 345NC
Expands and enhances the reading instruction in ENG 345 through an individualized program designed to meet each student’s needs. Designed for adult ESL students who are completing the AESL sequence or those who desire more study of reading skills before attempting a for-credit course. Students who need to significantly improve reading skills can take this ENG 345/346 before ENG 340/341.
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ENG 390 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE ENGLISH
4 Units 4 hours lecture
A course that offers an accelerated pathway to ENG 1A, with preparation in academic reading, writing, and critical thinking necessary for transfer and associate-degree classes. Successful completion of this course allows students to enroll in ENG 1A only at Saddleback College.
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ESL 320 BEGINNING MULTISKILLS I
0 Unit 6 hours lecture
A low-beginning course in English for non-native speakers. Emphasis is on speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 320 BEGINNING MULTISKILLS I
6 Units 6 hours lecture
A low-beginning course in English for non-native speakers. Emphasis is on speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 321 BEGINNING MULTISKILLS II
0 Unit 6 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 320
A high-beginning course in English for non-native speakers. Emphasis is on listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 321 BEGINNING MULTISKILLS II
6 Units 6 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 320
Designed to further the fundamentals of communication competence in daily spoken English. Although the focus remains on listening comprehension and speaking, reading and writing skills are expanded and additional grammatical structures and verb forms are introduced. Continues the familiarization with customs and culture. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 322 BEGINNING CONVERSATION
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Initiates the ESL conversation series with emphasis on everyday conversation. Topics encompass basic oral/aural skills students need for survival. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 322 BEGINNING CONVERSATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Initiates the ESL conversation series with emphasis on everyday conversation. Topics encompass basic oral/aural skills students need for survival. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 323 BEGINNING PRONUNCIATION
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Designed to enable students to recognize and reproduce the sounds and intonation patterns of American English. Through intensive pronunciation drills, listening activities, free speaking, and reading of selected simplified passages, students develop confidence in speaking situations. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 323 BEGINNING PRONUNCIATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Designed to enable students to recognize and reproduce the sounds and intonation patterns of American English. Through intensive pronunciation drills, listening activities, free speaking, and reading of selected simplified passages, students develop confidence in speaking situations. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 325 BEGINNING READING AND WRITING
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 320
Designed for the non-native speaker of English focusing on beginning-level reading and writing skills. Emphasis in writing is on beginning-level sentence patterns, basic spelling, basic conventions of standard written English, and basic paragraph forms. Emphasis in reading is on literal comprehension. Expansion of vocabulary is emphasized. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 325 BEGINNING READING AND WRITING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 320
Designed for the non-native speaker of English focusing on beginning-level reading and writing skills. Emphasis in writing is on beginning-level sentence patterns, basic spelling, basic conventions of standard written English, and basic paragraph forms. Emphasis in reading is on literal comprehension. Expansion of vocabulary is emphasized. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 330 INTERMEDIATE MULTISKILLS I
0 Unit 6 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 321
A low-intermediate course in English for non-native speakers. Emphasis is on further development in listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 330 INTERMEDIATE MULTISKILLS I
6 Units 6 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 321
A low-intermediate course in English for non-native speakers. Emphasis is on further development in listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 331 INTERMEDIATE MULTISKILLS II
0 Unit 6 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 330
A high-intermediate English course for non-native speakers. Emphasis is on listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 331 INTERMEDIATE MULTISKILLS II
6 Units 6 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 330
A high-intermediate English course for non-native speakers. Emphasis is on speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 332 INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 321 or 322
The second in the ESL conversation series emphasis on both formal and informal expression and conversation in American English. Topics and vocabulary are expanded. May be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 332 INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 321 or 322
The second in the ESL conversation series emphasis on both formal and informal expression and conversation in American English. Topics and vocabulary are expanded. May be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 333 INTERMEDIATE PRONUNCIATION
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 323
An intermediate-level pronunciation course designed for on-native speakers which enables students to recognize, distinguish, and produce the sounds and intonation patterns of American English. Students continue to develop confidence in speaking and comprehension through extensive practice, imitation, sound discrimination, dialogue, response, and reading. This course may be offered for zero units on an open entry/open exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open entry/open exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 333 INTERMEDIATE PRONUNCIATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 323
An intermediate-level pronunciation course designed for non-native speakers which enables students to recognize, distinguish, and produce the sounds and intonation patterns of American English. Students continue to develop confidence in speaking and comprehension through extensive practice, imitation, sound discrimination, dialogue, response, and reading. This course may be offered for zero units on an open entry/open exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open entry/open exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 335 INTERMEDIATE WRITING I
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Placement by the current assessment process or successful completion of ESL 321 or 325 with a grade of “C” or better.
Designed for the non-native speaker of English focusing on low intermediate-level writing skills. Emphasis is on gaining control of low-intermediate level sentence patterns, basic conventions of standard written English, and basic paragraph forms. Reading, vocabulary, and grammar activities support and supplement writing instruction. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 335 INTERMEDIATE WRITING I
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Placement by the current assessment process or successful completion of ESL 321 or 325 with a grade of “C” or better.
Designed for the non-native speaker of English focusing on low intermediate-level writing skills. Emphasis is on gaining control of low-intermediate level sentence patterns, basic conventions of standard written English, and basic paragraph forms. Reading, vocabulary, and grammar activities support and supplement writing instruction. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 336 INTERMEDIATE WRITING II
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Placement by the current assessment process or successful completion of ESL 330 or 335 with a grade of “C” or better.
Corequisite: ESL 801
Designed for the non-native speaker of English focusing on high-intermediate-level writing skills. Emphasis is on gaining control of high-intermediate-level sentence patterns, conventions of standard written English and paragraph forms. Reading, vocabulary, and grammar activities support and supplement writing instruction. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 336 INTERMEDIATE WRITING II
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Placement by the current assessment process or successful completion of ESL 330 or 335 with a grade of “C” or better.
Corequisite: ESL 801
Designed for the non-native speaker of English focusing on high-intermediate-level writing skills. Emphasis on high-intermediate-level sentence patterns, conventions of standard written English, and paragraph forms. Reading, vocabulary, and grammar activities support and supplement writing instruction. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 340 ADVANCED MULTISKILLS
0 Unit 6 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 331
An advanced English course for non-native speakers, incorporating academic language skills. Emphasis is on further development in listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/ open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 340 ADVANCED MULTISKILLS
6 Units 6 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 331
An advanced English course for non-native speakers, incorporating academic skills. Emphasis is on further development in listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary in general and academic contexts. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/ open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 342 ADVANCED CONVERSATION
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 331 or 332
Completes the ESL conversation series and aids the ESL student in fluency in both formal and informal conversation in American English within a variety of societal contexts: social, work, and school situations. Topics may be of a controversial nature. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 342 ADVANCED CONVERSATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 331 or 332
Completes the ESL conversation series and aids the ESL student in fluency in both formal and informal conversation in American English within a variety of societal contexts: social, work, and school situations. Topics may be of a controversial nature. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 343 ADVANCED PRONUNCIATION
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 333
Completes the ESL pronunciation sequence. Emphasis on accent reduction, pronunciation accuracy, auditory discrimination, conversation techniques, and selective listening skills. Develops stress distinctions and intonation patterns in order to communicate intent and meaning. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 343 ADVANCED PRONUNCIATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 333
Completes the ESL pronunciation sequence. Emphasis on accent reduction, pronunciation accuracy, auditory discrimination, conversation techniques, and selective listening skills. Develops stress distinctions and intonation patterns in order to communicate intent and meaning. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 344 IDIOMS AND EXPRESSIONS IN AMERICAN ENGLISH
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 331
An advanced vocabulary course focusing on the idioms and expressions of American English. Designed to help non-native speakers understand and use, in both speech and writing, common and useful English idioms and expressions. Introduces phrasal verbs and collocations. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 344 IDIOMS AND EXPRESSIONS IN AMERICAN ENGLISH
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 331
An advanced vocabulary course focusing on the idioms and expressions of American English. Designed to help non-native speakers understand and use, in both speech and writing, common and useful English idioms and expressions. Introduces phrasal verbs and collocations. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 345 ADVANCED WRITING I
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Placement by the current assessment process or successful completion of ESL 331 or 336 with a grade of “C” or better.
Corequisite: ESL 802
Designed for the non-native speaker of English focusing on advanced-level writing skills. Emphasis is on gaining control of complex sentence patterns and standard rhetorical patterns. Reading, vocabulary, and grammar activities support and supplement writing instruction.This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 345 ADVANCED WRITING I
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Placement by the current assessment process or successful completion of ESL 331 or 336 with a grade of “C” or better.
Corequisite: ESL 802
Designed for the non-native speaker of English focusing on advanced-level writing skills. Emphasis is on gaining control of complex sentence patterns and standard rhetorical patterns. Reading, vocabulary, and grammar activities support and supplement writing instruction. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 346 ADVANCED WRITING FOR WORK
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 331 or 336
Designed to improve non-native speakers’ reading comprehension and written communication skills necessary for advanced-level work using “real world” texts. Students summarize examples of American business and technical communication, design, write, and analyze different communication examples of memoranda, letters, descriptions, instructions, and other reports focusing on impact, accuracy, and clarity in relation to audience and purpose. Students also review sentence structure and grammar as needed. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 346 ADVANCED WRITING FOR WORK
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 331 or 336
Designed to improve non-native speakers’ reading comprehension and written communication skills necessary for advanced-level work using “real world” texts. Students summarize examples of American business and technical communication, design, write, and analyze different communication examples of memoranda, letters, descriptions, instructions, and other reports focusing on impact, accuracy, and clarity in relation to audience and purpose. Students also review sentence structure and grammar as needed. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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