# English as a Second Language (ESL) courses

Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 8 courses

Source: https://butte.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/25393/28400/27986

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### ESL 300 — American Citizenship

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 85 hours lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/esl.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/esl.md)

This course prepares adult immigrants to complete the naturalization process in order to become U.S. Citizens. Students will develop English language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar) and civics knowledge (history and government) necessary to complete the Application for Naturalization (N-400), Civics Test, Writing Test, Reading Test, and final U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Interview. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Open Entry/Open Exit.

### ESL 301 — ESL Level I

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 85 hours lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 7 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/esl.md); Winter 2027, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/winter-2027/esl.md); Spring 2027, 8 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/esl.md)

This course provides a conversational approach to the learning of elementary English. It offers the English language learner practice in verbal communication with special emphasis on literacy and life skills. The introduction to basic literacy skills reinforces spoken and written English. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Open Entry/Open Exit.

### ESL 302 — ESL Level II

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 85 hours lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/esl.md); Winter 2027, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/winter-2027/esl.md); Spring 2027, 5 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/esl.md)

This course moves the English language learner from basic literacy skills to more in-depth practice with foundational grammatical structures and expressions in English. Speaking and listening skills are practiced, with introduction to writing and reading utilizing appropriate level texts. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Open Entry/Open Exit.

### ESL 303 — ESL Level III

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 85 hours lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/esl.md); Winter 2027, 2 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/winter-2027/esl.md); Spring 2027, 5 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/esl.md)

This course reinforces and expands an English language learner's literacy and communication skills for life, college, and career. It engages students in collaborative activities that integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Intermediate grammar and vocabulary are introduced in context. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Open Entry/Open Exit.

### ESL 304 — ESL Level IV

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 85 hours lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/esl.md); Winter 2027, 2 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/winter-2027/esl.md); Spring 2027, 5 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/esl.md)

This course assists an English language learner in developing communication for life, career, and college. Through the integration of reading, writing, speaking and listening activities in English, this course prepares the student to communicate academically and introduces intermediate-to-advanced level grammar structures in context. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Open Entry/Open Exit.

### ESL 305 — ESL Academic Reading and Writing

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 68 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** ESL 304 or permission of instructor
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/esl.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/esl.md)

This is a developmental reading and composition course designed to prepare advanced ESL students for the English composition requirement at the college level. English language learners develop their fluency in academic English with emphasis on reading, writing, and discussion skills. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

### ESL 340 — Technology Skills for ESL Students

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 68 hours lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/esl.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/esl.md)

This course will support English language learners as they acquire digital literacy practices to become users and creators of digital content. Students will use technology to engage in authentic English communication in a variety of personal, professional, and academic contexts. Students will engage in reading, writing, speaking, and listening strategies by exploring a variety of digital texts, genres, cultural artifacts, platforms, applications, and programs. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.

### ESL 350 — ESL Workforce Training Adult Education

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 68 hours lecture
- **Corequisite:** ESL 304
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/esl.md)

This course is an intensive language acquisition course that prepares non-native speakers of English to enter the workforce. The focus is on building communication skills necessary to succeed at entry level positions in a variety of jobs. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.