ESL 255
High Intermediate Grammar, Writing and Reading


Course Description

This course develops high-intermediate reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills using high-intermediate grammar. Students will be able to write well-organized and well-developed descriptive, narrative, and explanatory paragraphs.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
37521 ESL 255 03Y M······ 01:30 PM-04:20 PM Pati Carobus L32
··W···· 01:30 PM-04:20 PM ONLINE

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
ESL 255.03Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on-campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Reading Explorer 4 (3rd Edition)
Bohlke © 2020
ISBN: 9780357116296
Textbook Required $65.50 $49.25 $49.13 $22.93
Focus on Grammar 4 Workbook (5th Edition)
Fuchs © 2017
ISBN: 9780134579603
Textbook Required $39.00 $29.25
Reading Explorer 4 (3rd Edition)
Bohlke
ISBN: 9780357738061
E-Book Required $41.00
Reading Explorer 4 (3rd Edition)
Bohlke
ISBN: 9780357738061
E-Book
(180 days)
Required $23.49
Reading Explorer 4 (3rd Edition)
Bohlke
ISBN: 9780357738061
E-Book
(365 days)
Required $32.49

Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.

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Course Details

Units
6 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 6
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Program Status
Not Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite
ESL D244. or ESL D444. or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test
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