ESL 434
Low Intermediate English as a Second Language
Course Description
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.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38187 | ESL 434 | 02Y | M·W···· | 06:30 PM-08:45 PM | Valerie Ormeno | L33 |
| ·T·R··· | 06:30 PM-08:45 PM | ONLINE | ||||
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE | ||||
| ······· | TBA-TBA | TBA | TBA |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
ESL 434.02Y: NON-CREDIT 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 . This noncredit class mirrors the credit class ESL 234. Noncredit courses are intended to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills or enrich understanding of a wide range of topics. This class is non-transcriptable and cannot be used to earn an associate degree nor be used as transfer. You can earn a non-transcriptable vocational certificate upon completion. This is a 12-week class.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Basic English Grammar Student Book (5th Edition) Azar © 2021 ISBN: 9780136726036 | Textbook | Choice | $68.75 | $51.75 | $48.13 | $34.38 |
| Pathways Reading, Writing, & Critical Thinking 1 with the Spark Platform (3rd Edition) Blass © 2025 ISBN: 9780357979563 | Textbook | Required | $78.75 | $59.25 | $55.13 | $39.38 |
| Basic English Grammar Student Book (w/Online Practice/MyEnglishLab) (5th Edition) Azar © 2021 ISBN: 9780136726074 | Textbook | Choice | $91.00 | $68.25 | $63.70 | $45.50 |
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.
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 0 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 10
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Formerly
- (Formerly ESL D334.)
- Program Status
- Not Program Applicable
- Credit
- Non-credit Class
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- Qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test; or ESL D200. (or ESL D400.) with a grade of C or better