English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL C011N36-144 Hours (36-144 lecture hours)
Sentence Structure 1
Advisory: New students are advised to complete the ESL placement process in order to select their initial course level.
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit
Not Transferable.
An intensive beginning English grammar course for non-native English speakers. A survey of simple sentence structures in American English. Emphasis on developing proficiency and fluency in constructing grammatically correct English sentences. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. (NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE).
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ESL C011N
ESL C012N36-144 Hours (36-144 lecture hours)
Reading and Writing 1
Advisory: New students are advised to complete the ESL placement process to determine their initial placement.
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit
Not Transferable.
A beginning-level course in English reading and writing for non-native English speakers. Emphasis on developing vocabulary and communication skills necessary for reading and comprehending simple, short paragraphs and writing simple sentences. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. (NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE).
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ESL C012N
ESL C013N36-180 Hours (36-180 lecture hours)
Listening and Conversation 1
Advisory: New students are advised to complete the ESL placement process to determine their initial placement.
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit
Not Transferable.
An intensive beginning-level course in English listening comprehension and oral communication for non-native English speakers. Emphasis on skills necessary to comprehend spoken English and to speak English fluently and accurately. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. (NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE).
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ESL C013N
ESL C016N18 Hours (18 lecture hours)
Basic Computer Terminology and Skills
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit
Not Transferable.
This course will introduce ESL students to basic computer terminology and offer them instruction and practice in acquiring the skills that are necessary to navigate a Windows environment and learning management systems to succeed in their ESL courses and to meet other educational, employment-related, or personal goals. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. (NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE).
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ESL C016N
ESL C022N144 Hours (144 lecture hours)
Reading, Writing, and Grammar 1B
Advisory: Students who have completed ESL C011N Sentence Structure 1 with a Pass are encouraged to enroll in this course or students who have completed ESL C012N Reading and Writing 1 with a Pass are encouraged to enroll in this course or new students are advised to complete the ESL placement process to determine their initial placement.
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit
Not Transferable.
This is an intensive reading, writing, and grammar course for beginning-level non-native English speakers who are preparing for general college coursework. This course provides an introduction to reading and interpreting short reading passages on familiar topics and writing sentences in the simple and progressive present and past tenses. Students will become familiar with grammatical terms in preparation for higher-level academic courses. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. (NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE).
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ESL C022N
ESL C023N72 Hours (72 lecture hours)
Speaking and Listening 1B
Advisory: Students who have completed ESL C013N Listening and Conversation 1 with a Pass are encouraged to enroll in this course or new students are advised to complete the ESL placement process to determine their initial placement.
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit
Not Transferable.
This is an oral communication, pronunciation, and listening comprehension course for beginning-level non-native English speakers. Emphasis on mastering accurate pronunciation and building listening skills to facilitate accurate comprehension of spoken English. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. (NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE).
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ESL C023N
ESL C026N18 Hours (18 lecture hours)
Computer Terminology and Applications
Advisory: ESL C016N; Students are expected to be able to read and write simple questions and answers in English and know basic computer skills such as logging into
a school computer with a school username and password, navigating the internet to websites, and logging into school learning management systems with a school username and password before enrolling in ESL C026N.
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit
Not Transferable.
This course will introduce English language learners to computer terminology and offer them instruction and practice in navigating a variety of English language learning activities in computer applications that are used both in college coursework as well as employment. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. (NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE).
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ESL C026N
ESL C032N144 Hours (144 lecture hours)
Reading, Writing, and Grammar 2A
Advisory: Students who have completed ESL C022N Reading, Writing, and Grammar 1B with a Pass are encouraged to enroll in this course or new students are advised to complete the ESL placement process to determine their initial placement.
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit
Not Transferable.
This is an intensive reading, writing, and grammar course for high-beginning level non-native English speakers who are preparing for college coursework. This course provides practice in reading and interpreting short reading passages, writing sentences in the simple, progressive, and perfect past and present tenses, and writing short paragraphs. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. (NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE).
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ESL C032N
ESL C033N72 Hours (72 lecture hours)
Speaking and Listening 2A
Advisory: Students who have completed ESL C023N Speaking and Listening 1B with a Pass are encouraged to enroll in this course or new students are advised to complete the ESL placement process to determine their initial placement.
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit
Not Transferable.
This is an oral communication, accent reduction, and listening comprehension course for high-beginning level non-native English speakers who are preparing for general college coursework. Emphasis on accurate pronunciation and communication and listening skills necessary for classroom situations and life skills. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. (NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE).
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ESL C033N
ESL C035N144 Hours (144 lecture hours)
Grammar, Reading, and Writing 3A
Advisory: Students who have completed ESL C042N with a grade of Pass are encouraged to enroll in this course; new students are advised to complete the ESL placement process to determine their initial placement.
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit
Not Transferable.
This is an intensive, integrated grammar, reading, and writing course for intermediate students who are non-native speakers of English. This course provides an introduction to literal and critical reading and responding to unsimplified texts and practice in writing unified paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting details with an emphasis on accuracy in grammar and mechanics. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. (NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE).
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ESL C035N
ESL C042N144 Hours (144 lecture hours)
Reading, Writing, and Grammar 2B
Advisory: Students who have completed ESL C032N Reading, Writing, and Grammar 2A with a Pass are encouraged to enroll in this course or new students are advised to complete the ESL placement process to determine their initial placement.
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit
Not Transferable.
This is an intensive, noncredit, integrated reading, writing, and grammar course for intermediate-level English Language Learners (ELL) who are preparing for college coursework. This course provides practice in reading and analyzing short text selections, writing sentences in the simple, progressive, and perfect past, present, and future tenses and writing paragraphs that include a topic sentence and supporting details. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress.(NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE).
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ESL C042N
ESL C043N72 Hours (72 lecture hours)
Speaking and Listening 2B
Advisory: Students who have completed ESL C033N Speaking and Listening 2A with a Pass are encouraged to enroll in this course or new students are advised to complete the ESL placement process to determine their initial placement.
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit
Not Transferable.
This is a noncredit oral communication, accent reduction, and listening comprehension course for intermediate-level English Language Learners (ELL) who are preparing for general college coursework or career training. This course focuses on communication and listening skills necessary for classroom situations. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. (NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE).
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ESL C043N
ESL C049N72 Hours (72 lecture hours)
Listening/Speaking Skills 3A
Advisory: Students who have completed ESL C043N with a grade of Pass are encouraged to enroll in this course; new students are advised to complete the ESL placement process to determine their initial
placement.
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit
Not Transferable.
This course is designed to meet the needs of California residents by offering them a non-credit option of this level of ESL in order to ease their financial burden. In doing so, students will have enough financial aid to complete all of Coastline's ESL program before moving on to college-level courses. This course combines listening and speaking in an integrated curriculum designed to increase efficiency and accelerate students' progress in gaining English proficiency. The intermediate level is the fourth in a series of six levels. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. (NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE).
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ESL C049N
ESL C095N36 Hours (36 lecture hours)
ESL Support for Freshman Composition
Co-requisite(s): ENGL C1000.
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit
Not Transferable.
This free, noncredit class will help prepare and support English Language Learners enrolled in Freshman Composition. Students will develop their grammar and academic reading and writing skills through activities, reading assignments, and short writing assignments, focusing especially on issues facing English language learners. Concurrent enrollment in specified sections of English C100 is required. Students are encouraged to take the writing co-requisite course, English C090, with ESL C095N. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress. (NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.)