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  "college": "laney-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "English for Speakers of Other Languages",
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  "name": "ESOL Advanced",
  "award": "Certificate of Competency",
  "department": "english-for-speakers-of-other-languages",
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      "markdown": "The ESOL Advanced Certificate of Competency verifies that a student has successfully completed three ESOL core classes (Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking, and Grammar) at the advanced level. Students interested in completing this certificate should consult with the ESOL department chair and a counselor.\n\n**Career Opportunities**\n\nThis certificate will help prepare students for vocational programs and job advancement.\n\n**Program Learning Outcomes**\n\nUpon completion of this program a student will be able to:\n\n1.  Demonstrate intermediate skills in English listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing which will allow them to achieve their personal, vocational, and academic goals."
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          "text": "Courses (min 172 hours)",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESOL 552",
          "title": "Advanced Reading and Writing",
          "units": "105",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESOL 574",
          "title": "Grammar 4",
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        },
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          "text": "Competency Requirement"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Teacher or department will determine if student has met the competencies of the program and document it."
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          "text": "Total Hours:",
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