ESL - Grammar 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 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: ESLG 50 with a grade of "C" or better; or equivalent skills demonstrated through the assessment process.
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 and written practice 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 developing control of the forms and meaning of major structures used in writing with an emphasis on aligning clause structures and writing purposes. Students write extensively and apply editing strategies introduced in the course. Assignments emphasize grammar and syntax in the context of longer written work.