Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026Class Size30 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteESL 39D and ESL 39E , or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionProvides instruction in speaking, listening, and grammar at an intermediate-high level of English. Provides linguistic skills needed access authentic academic texts including poetry, academic lectures on a range of topics. Includes cultural topics in the humanities such as poetry, art, philosophy, and history. Includes reading and writing to synthesize from sources. Third of four semesters of Academic ESL. [D; CSU] (Usually HeldTue Thu 11:45am–2:15pm, Mon Wed 2:50pm–5:20pm, Mon Wed 8:45am–11:15am, Mon Wed 9:00am–12:10pm 