English as a Second Language - Level 3, Certificate of Competency Noncredit
English as a Second Language - Level 3, Certificate of Competency Noncredit
The English as a Second Language Level 3 Certificate of Competency prepares students to transition to credit ESL college courses. The courses required for the certificate integrate low-intermediate reading and writing skills and listening and speaking skills that prepare students for academic work. Students will also acquire skills to help them communicate in everyday situations such as social, business, financial, and medical settings.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ESL R802A | Listening and Speaking Skills - Noncredit Level 3 | 48 |
| ESL R802B | Reading and Writing Skills - Noncredit Level 3 | 70 |
| Total Hours | 118 | |
Noncredit courses are based on completion of hours instead of units. ESL R802A is 48 hours and ESL R802B is 70 hours, for a total of 118 hours.
| Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| ESL R802A | Listening and Speaking Skills - Noncredit Level 3 | 0 |
| ESL R802B | Reading and Writing Skills - Noncredit Level 3 | 0 |
| Units/Hours | 0 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 0 | |
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| Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Units/Hours | |
| ESL R802A | Listening and Speaking Skills - Noncredit Level 3 | 0 |
| ESL R802B | Reading and Writing Skills - Noncredit Level 3 | 0 |
| Units/Hours | 0 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 0 | |
Noncredit courses are based on completion of hours instead of units. ESL R802A is 48 hours and ESL R802B is 70 hours, for a total of 118 hours.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Interpret written passages at an intermediate level and determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary using contextual clues.
- Write simple, compound, and complex sentences using correct grammar and syntax.
- Participate in conversations on a variety of topics regarding employment, academics, and leisure time.