ESL Course Levels, Titles and Numbering
At Evergreen Valley College, there are five levels of English as a Second Language Credit Courses. ESL Credit Courses provide students with college preparation and academic language instruction
| Level | Short Title | Course Numbering | Units | Required "R" Optional "O" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | College Read and Write 2 | 390 | COREQUISITE | 6 | R |
| ESL Skills Development Lab | 390L | .5 | R | ||
| Editing and Grammar for Writers II | 396 | 3 | O | ||
| 4 | Intro College Rdg and Wrtg | 380 | COREQUISITE | 6 | R |
| ESL Skills Development Lab | 380 L | .5 | R | ||
| Editing and Grammar for Writers I | 386 | 3 | O | ||
| 3 | Intro to the Essay | 372 | COREQUISITE | 5 | R |
| ESL Skills Development Lab | 372L | .5 | R | ||
| Intro to College Reading | 373 | 3 | R | ||
| Interm‐High Listen & Speak | 374 | 3 | O | ||
| Grammar for Writers 1 | 376 | 3 | O | ||
| English Pronunciation 3 | 377 | 3 | O | ||
| ESL Lab | 370L | .5-1 | O | ||
| 2 | Paragraph Development | 362 | 5 | R | |
| Reading/Vocabulary Development | 363 | 3 | R | ||
| Listen/Speak Development | 364 | 4 | R | ||
| English Pronunciation 2 | 367 | 3 | O | ||
| ESL Lab | 360L | .5-1 | O | ||
| 1 | Basic Writing Skills 2 | 352 | 4 | R | |
| Basic Reading Skills 2 | 353 | 3 | R | ||
| Basic Listening/Speaking 2 | 354 | 5 | R | ||
| English Pronunciation 1 | 357 | 3 | O | ||
| ESL Lab | 350L | .5-1 | O | ||
| ESL Skills Development Lab | 540L | .5-1 | see below | ||
At Evergreen Valley College, there are many Non‐Credit English as a Second Language Courses you can take to improve your basic English skills. These courses are free for all students. Classes improve important English skills for use in the community, workplace, and school settings.
| Noncredit Course Numbering | Short Title |
|---|---|
| 502 | Basic ESL Skills 1 |
| 504 | Basic ESL Skills 2 |
| 540L (Lab) | ESL Skills Development Lab |
| 507 | English for Child Care |
| 514 | Healthy Life Encounters |
| 506 | Introduction to Citizenship |
| 516 | Advanced Citizenship |
| 524 | Cultural Encounters |
| 533 | English for Customer Service Professions |
| 523 | English for Job Searching |