Course Descriptions
ESLG 57
Intermediate-Mid English Grammar
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is designed to provide intermediate students with an intensive overview of English grammar and syntax including sentence building, correct usage and punctuation. Students will analyze native speaker texts and demonstrate ability to control target forms in their own writing. Recommended for students in ESLW 50 or 310 who wish to reinforce their control of English grammar and sentence structure.
ESLG 86
Verb Tense and Aspect
2 Units
Prerequisite: Eligibility is determined by the assessment process, or completion of ESLW 40 with a grade of "C" or better.
Hours: 36 hours LEC
This 2-unit elective course provides an overview of the English verb system. Students will learn the 12 active voice verb structures and their meanings. Intensive practice will be given in choosing appropriate verb tenses for different purposes. Students will also learn how various kinds of verbs affect sentence structure.
ESLG 299
Experimental Offering in English as a Second Language - Grammar
.5-4 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
ESLG 310
Intermediate-High Grammar
4 Units
Prerequisite: Eligibility is determined by the assessment process, or completion of ESLG 57 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC
This course focuses on further practice of the forms, meanings, and usage of grammatical structures of English. Oral practice in class reinforces the structures studied. Students practice writing extensively both in and out of class.
ESLG 320
Advanced-Low Grammar
4 Units
Prerequisite: Eligibility is determined by the assessment process, or completion of ESLG 310 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC
This course focuses on practice in the forms and meaning of major structures used in writing with an emphasis on clause structure. Oral practice reinforces the structures studied. Students practice writing extensively, both in and out of class. Assignments emphasize sentence structure in the context of longer written work.