ESL 244
Intermediate English as a Second Language
Course Description
This course focuses on developing English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, with an emphasis on explicit and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00681 | ESL 244 | 02Y | M·W···· | 10:00 AM-12:15 PM | Kathy Flores | L66 |
| ·T·R··· | 10:00 AM-12:15 PM | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
ESL 244.02Y: 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/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| READING EXPLORER 2 (3rd Edition) Bohlke © 2020 ISBN: 9780357116265 | Textbook | Required | $65.50 | $49.25 | $49.13 | $22.93 |
| What Every ESL Student Should Know Flores © 2008 ISBN: 9780472032860 | Textbook | Required | $16.95 | $12.75 | ||
| Reading Explorer 2 (3rd Edition) Bohlke ISBN: 9780357738047 | E-Book | Required | $41.00 | |||
| Reading Explorer 2 (3rd Edition) Bohlke ISBN: 9780357738047 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $23.49 | |||
| Reading Explorer 2 (3rd Edition) Bohlke ISBN: 9780357738047 | E-Book (365 days) | Required | $32.49 | |||
| Focus on Grammar 3 (w/Bind-In Essen Online Resources) (5th Edition) Fuchs © 2017 ISBN: 9780134583297 | Package | Required | $68.75 | $51.75 | $27.50 | |
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
- 10 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 10
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Not Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- Qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test; or ESL D234. (or ESL D434.) with a grade of C or better