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Description:
Explicit instruction in critical reading and composition skills. Detailed analysis of selected readings that present a range of cultural experiences and perspectives. Instruction in writing expository essays based on personal experience, observations, and class readings, with a review of acceptable English sentence structure. Does not fulfill the associate degree requirement for English composition.
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Prerequisite:
Appropriate placement test score or completion of two Level 4 courses, credit and/or noncredit: ESLL 236 or NCEL 436 AND ESLL 237 or NCEL 437.
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Corequisite:
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Advisory:
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ESLL 249; if not taken concurrently, ESLL 249 should be taken prior to ESLL 125; completion of or concurrent enrollment in ESLL 235 strongly recommended; designed for students whose native language is not English; not open to students with credit in ESL 25, 257, or ESLL 25.
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Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
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Hours:
5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
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Foothill GE Area:
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Transferability:
None
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Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
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Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
These courses are designed for students whose native or first language is not English. Students who have never studied English or who do not already speak English with basic conversational ability should enroll in English as a Second Language (ESLL) courses offered by the adult education departments of local high school districts. If you plan to enroll for the first time in an ESLL course, you are required to take an ESLL placement test unless you enroll in the lowest course. Refer to the front of the schedule for testing information or call (650) 949-7230. For information about ESLL courses, call (650) 949-7250.
