ESL 244
Intermediate English as a Second Language
Course Description
Development of English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills with an emphasis on explicit, direct grammar instruction. Vocabulary-building and writing are emphasized. Pronunciation practice and discussion of cross-cultural topics are also included.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00678 | ESL 244 | 50Z | MTWR··· | 06:30 PM-08:45 PM | Lisa Kohnhorst | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
ESL 244.50Z: Fully ONLINE. This class meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. 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. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. 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/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Reading for Today 3: Issues (5th Edition) Smith © 2017 ISBN: 9781305579989 | Textbook | Required | $65.50 | $49.25 | $26.20 | |
| Focus on Grammar 3 (w/Bind-In Essen Online Resources) (5th Edition) Fuchs © 2017 ISBN: 9780134583297 | Package | Required | $67.50 | $50.75 | $27.00 | |
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 10 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 10
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Not Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- Qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test; or ESL 234. (or ESL 434.) with a grade of C or better
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Entrance Skills
- Restricted to students whose native language is not English.