English as a Second Language 100
English as a Second
Language II
Catalog Description: The second core
course in the study of English grammar, reading, and writing
designed for students whose first language is other than English.
The course further develops and adds to the basic skills taught in
English as a Second Language I—grammar and sentence structure,
paragraph organization and development, and reading skills. One hour
a week will be spent in the English Writing Center on word
processing and/or completing software modules designed to reinforce
and develop the grammar, reading, and writing skills introduced in
class.
Course Prerequisites: Successful completion (CR)
of ESL 096 or assessment recommendation for ESL 100.
Semester Units: 5
Credit: ESL 100 counts toward a Grossmont
College A.A./A.S. degree as elective credit.
Requirements: 5 hours each week in class; 1 hour
each week in the English Writing Center; and at least 10 hours per
week of homework. Each student will be required to complete a
portfolio of writing assignments and to take a final exam that tests
all the material covered throughout the semester.
Description of an ESL 100 Student: The following
statements generally describe an ESL 100 student:
- Verb tenses still confuse me sometimes. I can use the
present and future tenses correctly, but I still have trouble
with the past. I have not learned the present perfect and past
perfect.
- I can change nouns from singular to plural and know the
difference between count and noncount nouns.
- I can usually write simple sentences using capital letters
correctly and the correct punctuation at the end.
- I can usually write questions, yes-no questions, and
negative sentences correctly.
- I want to be able to write paragraphs that are organized and
long enough to express my ideas.
- I can understand simple readings on topics I know, but I
want to read more difficult texts on some new topics.
- I need to learn more academic vocabulary and increase my
reading speed.
Texts: The following textbooks may be used in
this class. These are examples only, so see your instructor before
you buy the books.
- Elbaum, Sandra N. Grammar in Context 2. 3rd
Edition. Boston, MA: Heinle and Heinle Publishers, 2001.
Fuchs, Marjorie and Miriam Westheimer with Margaret Bonner.
Focus on Grammar; An Intermediate Course for Reference and
Practice. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Longman, 1994.
Broukal, Milada. Weaving It Together – Book 2.
Boston, MA: Heinle and Heinle, 1993.
Other Courses: If you placed at the ESL 100
level, the following are other courses that we recommend:
ESL 101 – Listening and Speaking II (3
units)
ESL 102 – Vocabulary Development II (3
units)
ENGL/ESL 050 – Basic Writing Skills (2
units)
Speech 105 (3 units)
Speech 090 (.5 units)
Most of the other courses on campus may be too difficult for you
at this time. You may, however, try one of the following:
Any P.E. or Physical Education class (1 or 1.5 units)
Business 100 – Basic Keyboarding (1 units)
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