ESL 70 - ESL/Academic English I

    Recent Professors
    Christen K. Smith, Lauren Fawcett
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    6.9Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ESL 70
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This is the first in a series of two reading and writing courses to help English as a Second Language (ESL) students develop and improve academic reading and writing skills. Emphasis will be on basic essay structure, beginning research skills, and critical reading strategies with integrated practice and reinforcement in writing and reading. ESL 070A Introductory Grammar & Editing corequisite strongly advised. Lecture Grading: Student Option None Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NAA COD GE: None CalGETC: None
    Usually Held
    Mon 8:30am–9:45am, Mon 8:30am–9:50am, Tue 5:00pm–6:15pm, Tue 5:30pm–6:50pm