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CIS 399 Office Software Applications 0 Units
(This is a noncredit enhanced, CTE course.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5. Four hours lecture, one and one-half hours laboratory (66 hours total per quarter).
(No limit on student re-enrollment for 0 unit courses.)
This course introduces concepts and hands-on projects using four common office productivity software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. This noncredit, tuition-free course will be completed in the same class with CIS 99 students covering the same course content.
Educational Access – Noncredit Courses
EDAC 300 Workplace Communication Skills 0 Units
(This is a noncredit, stand-alone course.)
Requisite/Advisory: None.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
(No limit on student re-enrollment for 0 unit courses.)
This course focuses on the proper communication skills in written business formats, verbal presentations, and appropriate body language styles in order for students to be able to communicate effectively in competitive employment settings
EDAC 304 Soft Skills 0 Units
(This is a noncredit, stand-alone course.)
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262, and 263.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
(No limit on student re-enrollment for 0 unit courses.)
Effective soft skills, communication skills, and problem solving skills will be examined and identified. Students will practice such skills in collaborative projects, role-playing activities, and in real-life situations.
EDAC 307 NotetakingTechnologies and Strategies 0 Units
(This is a noncredit, stand-alone course.)
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262, and 263.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
(No limit on student re-enrollment for 0 unit courses.)
A review of digital notetaking technologies and related strategies that enhance learning and retention of information, and support students’ specific learning styles.
English as a Second Language –
Noncredit Courses
ESL 400 High Beginning English as a Second 0 Units Language
(Formerly ESL 300.)
Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test.
Ten hours lecture (120 hours total per quarter).
(No limit on student re-enrollment for 0 unit courses.)
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This course focuses on the development of English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at the high-beginning level with an emphasis on explicit, direct grammar instruction. Students will practice listening to basic forms of conversational English and speaking with comprehensible pronunciation; develop basic reading comprehension and vocabulary; and practice writing simple and basic compound sentences, short narratives, explanations, and descriptions.
  EDAC 312
Basic English Skills for Students
with Disabilities
0 Units
(Formerly ESL 334.)
(Restricted to students whose native language is not English.)
Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the English as a Second Language PlacementTest; or ESL 400 with a grade of C or better.
Ten hours lecture (120 hours total per quarter).
(No limit on student re-enrollment for 0 unit courses.)
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This course focuses on the development of English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills at the low intermediate level. Emphasis will be placed on explicit grammar instruction, writing a group of topic-related sentences, vocabulary building, pronunciation and discussion of multicultural topics.
ESL 444 Intermediate English as a Second 0 Units Language
(Formerly ESL 344.)
(Restricted to students whose native language is not English.)
Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the English as a Second Language PlacementTest; or ESL 434 with a grade of C or better.
Ten hours lecture (120 hours total per quarter).
(No limit on student re-enrollment for 0 unit courses.)
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This course focuses on the development of English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills with an emphasis on explicit, direct grammar instruction. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary-building and writing. Pronunciation practice and discussion of cross-cultural topics are also included.
ESL 451 High Intermediate Listening and Speaking 0 Units
(This is a noncredit enhanced, basic skills course.)
(Restricted to students whose native language is not English.)
Prerequisite: ESL 244 or ESL 444 or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language PlacementTest.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
(No limit on student re-enrollment for 0 unit courses.)
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This course will explore English speaking and listening practice in a variety of contexts, along with the development of vocabulary appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
ESL 455 High Intermediate Grammar, Writing 0 Units and Reading
(This is a noncredit enhanced, basic skills course.)
Prerequisite: ESL 244 or ESL 444 or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language PlacementTest.
Six hours lecture (72 hours total per quarter).
(No limit on student re-enrollment for 0 unit courses.)
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This course focuses on the development of high-intermediate reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills using high-intermediate grammar. Students will write well-organized and well-developed descriptive, narrative, and explanatory paragraphs.
ESL 461 Low Advanced Listening and Speaking 0 Units
(This is a noncredit enhanced, basic skills course.)
(Restricted to students whose native language is not English.)
Prerequisite: ESL 251 or ESL 451 or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language PlacementTest.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
(No limit on student re-enrollment for 0 unit courses.)
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This course emphasizes listening comprehension and proficiency in speaking in academic settings and the expression of students’ ideas using a variety of speaking strategies. Students will develop vocabulary, pronunciation, and note-taking skills.
(This is a noncredit, stand-alone basic skills course.)
Requisite/Advisory: None.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
(No limit on student re-enrollment for 0 unit courses.)
Basic reading and writing skills for students with disabilities. This course is to prepare students for college level reading and writing courses.
EDAC 313
Basic Math Skills for Students with
Disabilities
0 Units
(This is a noncredit, stand-alone basic skills course.)
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262, and 263.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
(No limit on student re-enrollment for 0 unit courses.)
Basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students will also be introduced to decimals, fractions, and proportions.
ESL 434
Low Intermediate English as a
Second Language
0 Units
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