# NONCREDIT ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - LEVEL I (Certificate of Competency)

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English Second Language

Source: https://cuesta.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/30065/30066/30067/30068/30202

This program is composed of two literacy level ESL courses. Instruction focuses on literacy-low beginning level listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon successful completion of the two required courses, students are eligible for a certificate of competency. Students who earn the certificate will be able to read basic texts, ask and respond to simple questions, and write simple sentences in English.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Ask and respond to simple questions demonstrating understanding of basic vocabulary.
2.  Write simple sentences with basic personal information.
3.  Read basic texts.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses (0.0 credits)** | | 162-216 |
| ESL 701 | INTRODUCTION TO LITERACY | 81-108 |
| ESL 702 | LITERACY 2 | 81-108 |
| **Total** | | **162-216** |