English As a Second Language
About the Program
The ESL Program of San José City College (SJCC) serves students who identify themselves as learners of English as a second language. The program is primarily academic. In keeping with the mission of SJCC, our program assists students of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities in achieving their education, employment, and life-learning goals by providing them with instruction of English as a second language.
The ESL Certificate of Competency will prepare students to progress in a career path or to undertake degree-applicable or non-degree applicable credit courses.
The ESL Certificate of Competency will be issued by the ESL Department. The ESL Certificate of Competency will not appear on student transcripts.
For additional information, see a counselor, visit the Career/Transfer Center, or contact the following:
| Name/Office | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Language Arts Division | 408-288-3719 |
| San Jose City College Web Page | www.sjcc.edu |
ESL 500 ESL in the Health Care Setting 0 Units
Students study listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for a variety of tasks associated with health care. This course is designed as the part of the Medical Career Preparation CTE Program. Students acquire language, vocabulary, and cultural information necessary for communicating in English with patients and their families, health care providers, and health service co-workers.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: Yes Grading: N
Recommended: Completion of higher level Adult Education ESL courses
Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NC
CSU GE: None IGETC: None District GE: None
ESL 510 ESL for Computers and Computing 0 Units
Students are introduced to the language used in operating and supporting the computer. This course is designed for the proposed noncredit Career Development and College Preparation (CDCP) Pathway Program.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: Yes Grading: N
Recommended: Completion of higher level Adult Education ESL courses
Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NC
CSU GE: None IGETC: None District GE: None
ESL 531 Intermediate-Low Listening/Speaking 0 Units
ESL 531 is a non-credit academic intermediate-low listening and speaking skills course for non-native speakers of English. Students learn listening skills, such as distinguishing main idea from details. Students also learn speaking skills, such as restating main ideas, asking questions, and exchanging information.
Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: Yes Grading: N
Recommended: Completion of higher level Adult Education ESL courses
Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NC
CSU GE: None IGETC: None District GE: None
ESL 532 Intermediate-Low Reading and Writing 0 Units
ESL 532 is a non-credit academic intermediate-low reading and writing skills course for non-native speakers of English. Students learn writing techniques and grammar for composing sentences and short paragraphs. Students also study reading and vocabulary skills and strategies for the literal and critical comprehension of intermediate level ESL texts.
Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: Yes Grading: N
Recommended: Completion of higher level Adult Education ESL courses
Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NC
CSU GE: None IGETC: None District GE: None
ESL 542 Grammar for Writers 2 0 Units
ESL students will study English grammar and syntactic structure at the low-advanced level of proficiency. Students will explore the use of these structures in varying discourse contexts and for varied rhetorical purposes. Focus will be on expanding awareness and use of grammar and syntactic structures to express meaning accurately in oral and written discourse. Students will refine editing and revision skills.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: Yes Grading: N
Recommended: It is strongly recommended that the student has completed ESL 541, or ESL 322, or has an ESL proficiency level of intermediate-high level.
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NC
CSU GE: None IGETC: None District GE: None
ESL 550 ESL for the Workplace 0 Units
Students study listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for a variety of tasks associated with workplaces. This course is designed for the proposed noncredit Career Development and College Preparation (CDCP) Pathway Program. Vocabulary used in this course will be specifically geared towards the area this is course offered for.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: Yes Grading: N
Recommended: Completion of higher level Adult Education ESL courses
Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NC
CSU GE: None IGETC: None District GE: None
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