College of Marin
Spring 2008 Schedule of Classes
ENGLISH as a SECOND LANGUAGE
The College of Marin offers an English as a Second Language assessment
testing service to provide students with information to make informed
decisions when enrolling in English as a Second Language courses. The
students are provided with their own individual test scores. Students who
need help in interpreting their placement test scores and/or in deciding
whether to register for, or remain enrolled in, English as a Second
Language courses can seek assistance from a counselor or their English as
a Second Language instructor.
For information about the English as a Second Language Assessment Test,
students can call the Testing Office at 485-9469 (located in the Student
Services Center, Room 238, Kentfield Campus) for test information on both
campuses.
Credit English as a Second Language courses have the same goals as do
classes for native English speakers but will provide students with special
help regarding the difficulties of learning English.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE LAB TIME CHART
KTD/HC 128
Spring 2008
TIME MON TUES WED THURS FRI
9-10am Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick Patel Closed
10-11am Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick Bonander Closed
11-12noon Woodlief Fitzpatrick Woodlief Bonander Closed
12-1pm Bonander Walsh Lavin Walsh Closed
1-2pm Bonander Walsh Lavin Walsh Closed
2-3pm Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
3-4pm Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
4-5pm Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
5-6pm Adair Adair Koffman Koffman Closed
6-7pm Terplan Koffman Koffman Koffman Closed
to 6:30pm to 6:30pm to 6:30pm to 6:30pm
ESL 40L 0.5-1 unit
Low Intermediate ESL Skills Lab
Low intermediate students will improve their English skills in this ESL
computer lab.
2010 Lavin R
1.5hrs/wk TBA, KTD/HC128
2011 Fitzpatrick M
3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/HC128
Offered for 1.0 student unit.
ESL 53 4.0 units
Intermediate ESL: Writing and Grammar
Prerequisite: PLACEMNT TEST ADVISD
Introduces the conventions of standard written English to non-native
English speakers and reviews basic grammar structures. Emphasis is placed
on sentence structure and the correct use of tenses. Requires one hour
weekly to be arranged in the ESL lab.
2012 Bonander B
D TTh 8:10-10am, KTD/HC127
and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/HC128
2013 Lieberman L
MW 6:40-8:30pm, KTD/HC129
and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/HC128
ESL 56 4.0 units
Intermediate ESL: Vocabulary and Reading Skills
Prerequisite: PLACEMNT TEST ADVISD
Designed to improve the vocabulary and reading comprehension of nonnative
speakers of English. This course will include reading skills, study
skills, and short writing exercises.
2014 Lavin R
K TTh 10:10-12noon, KTD/HC126
2015 Cady J
TTh 6:40-8:30pm, KTD/TB104
ESL 58A 2.0 units
Pronunciation I
Students will practice the sound system and the rhythm of American English
to improve their pronunciation.
2016 1/23-3/12 Walsh W
MW 12:10-2pm, KTD/HC126
Meets 8 weeks.
ESL 58B 2.0 units
Pronunciation II
Students will practice stress and intonation patterns of American English
to improve their pronunciation.
2017 3/17-5/14 Walsh W
MW 12:10-2pm, KTD/HC126
Late start. Meets 8 weeks.
2018 Cady J
TTh 8:40-9:30pm, KTD/HC129
ESL 63 4.0 units
High Intermediate ESL: Writing and Grammar
Prerequisite: TEST/ESL53/54/55 ADV
This course is designed to improve the writing skills for high
intermediate nonnative English speakers. There is an emphasis on
grammatical accuracy and on writing a logical sequence of sentences in
organized paragraphs. Completion of all 50-level ESL courses is
recommended. Requires one hour weekly to be arranged in the ESL lab.
2019 Lavin R
F MW 8:10-10am, KTD/HC126
and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/HC128
2020 Koffman L
TTh 6:40-8:30pm, KTD/HC127
and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/HC128
ESL 66 4.0 units
High Intermediate ESL: Vocabulary and Reading Skills
Prerequisite: TEST/ESL46/56 ADVISD
Designed to improve the reading comprehension and vocabulary usage of
nonnative speakers of English. Students will read stories and short
novels, newspapers and other informational articles. Students will gain
library and dictionary skills. Completion of all 50-level ESL classes is
recommended.
2021 Walsh W
M MW 10:10-12noon, KTD/HC126
2022 Patel B
MW 6:40-8:30pm, KTD/HC127
ESL 73 4.0 units
Low Advanced ESL: Writing and Grammar
Prerequisite: TEST/ESL63/64/65 ADV
In this course, students improve their writing skills, including writing
effective paragraphs and short composition. Intermediate and advanced
grammar structures and punctuation are reviewed. Completion of all 60-
level ESL courses is recommended. Requires one hour weekly to be arranged
in the ESL lab.
2023 Bonander B
F MW 8:10-10am, KTD/HC127
and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/HC128
2024 Adair C
MW 6:40-8:30pm, KTD/HC172
and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/HC128
ESL 76 4.0 units
Low Advanced ESL: Vocabulary and Reading Skills
Prerequisite: TEST OR ESL 66 ADVSD
Designed to help low advanced ESL students improve reading comprehension
and to develop academic vocabulary. In this course, students will read and
discuss novels and participate in a group library research project.
Completion of all 60-level ESL courses is recommended.
2025 Lavin R
M MW 10:10-12noon, KTD/OH104
2026 Lieberman L
TTh 6:40-8:30pm, KTD/HC126
ESL 80 3.0 units
Advanced ESL: Listening and Speaking for Social, Academic and Workplace
Situations
Prerequisite: TEST OR ESL60/67 ADVSD
This course in listening and speaking is recommended for low-advanced to
advanced non-native English speakers. This course will help students
improve oral skills necessary in social, academic and workplace
situations. Students will practice listening and note taking skills,
conduct interviews, give presentations, and lead discussion sessions.
2027 Cady J
A TTh 12:10-1:30pm, KTD/HC126
ESL 83 4.0 units
Advanced ESL: Writing and Grammar
Prerequisite: TEST/ESL73/74/75 ADV
This ESL course is suitable for the advanced student with a strong
foundation in English grammar and writing. This course is designed to
review and build upon grammar and writing skills, enabling the student to
function in academic courses and write short papers with a controlling
idea. Completion of all 70-level ESL courses is recommended. Requires one
hour weekly to be arranged in the ESL lab.
2028 Lavin R
D TTh 8:10-10am, KTD/HC126
and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/HC128
2029 Adair C
TTh 6:10-8pm, KTD/HC166
and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/HC128
ESL 84AV 3.0 units
Advanced ESL: Grammar
Prerequisite: TEST/ESL 74/84 ADVIS
Designed for advanced ESL students who need to refine their understanding
of grammar for academic writing. Completion of all 70-level ESL classes is
recommended. Requires one hour weekly to be arranged in the ESL lab. (See
time chart in Schedule for ESL lab.)
2030 Bonander B
M MW 10:10-11:30am, KTD/HC127
and 1 hr/wk TBA, KTD/HC128
ESL 86 4.0 units
Advanced ESL: Vocabulary and Reading Skills
Prerequisite: TEST OR ESL 76 ADV
Designed to help advanced ESL students improve textbook reading skills,
comprehension, critical thinking, and academic vocabulary.
2031 Walsh W
K TTh 10:10-12noon, KTD/HC161
2032 Terplan L
MW 6:40-8:30pm, KTD/HC126
ENGL 98SL 3.0 units
Intro to College Reading and Composition I - for Non-Native English
Speakers
Prerequisite: ENG 92/ESL 83/ESL89A
Designed for non-native English speakers. Students practice reading,
writing and critical thinking to improve reading comprehension and develop
academic writing skills. Prepares students for success in college-level
reading and writing tasks and requires one hour weekly of guided practice
in the ESL Lab and/or Writing Center Lab. See Time Chart.
1956 Woodlief B
J MW 9:40-11am, KTD/HC161
and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/HC128 or LC110
ENGL 120SL 3.0 units
College Reading and Composition II-for Non-Native English Speakers
Prerequisite: ENGL 98/98SL/TEST
This course is for non-native English speakers. Students sharpen their
skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking to improve reading
comprehension and skills needed for effective academic writing. Course
prepares students for success in college level academic reading and
writing. Requires one hour weekly of guided practice in the ESL Lab and/or
Writing Center Lab. See Time Chart. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
1969 Woodlief B
C MW 12:40 - 2pm, KTD/HC127
and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/HC128 or LC110
1970 Britton R
MW 6:40-8pm, KTD/HC166
and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/HC128 or LC110
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