English Language Acquisition
9 courses · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ELAC 5A English Language Grammar - Low-Intermediate/Intermediate
- Units
- 1-2
- Hours
- 16 - 36 hours lecture
- Advisory
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ELAC 15 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Milestone L20 or ELAC 25 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course focuses on the study of English grammar for students whose first language is other than English. Emphasis is placed on clearly communicating one's thoughts and ideas. Topics include analyzing basic grammar structures and applying knowledge of these structures in producing and editing one's own texts. This course is intended for non-native speakers of English at the low-intermediate and intermediate levels.
ELAC 5B English Language Grammar - High-Intermediate/Advanced
- Units
- 1-2
- Hours
- 16 - 36 hours lecture
- Advisory
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ELAC 35 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ELAC 145 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Milestone R40/W40
This course focuses on the study of English grammar for students whose first language is other than English. Emphasis is placed on clearly communicating one's thoughts and ideas. Topics include analyzing more advanced grammar structures and applying knowledge of these structures in producing and editing one's own texts. This course is intended for non-native speakers of English at the high-intermediate and advanced levels.
ELAC 7 English Pronunciation
- Units
- 1-2
- Hours
- 16 - 36 hours lecture
This course is designed to assist non-native English learners develop oral/aural language skills through the improvement of understanding spoken English and articulation of the language. Emphasis is placed on clear and effective oral/aural communication and pronunciation. Topics include oral/aural discrimination, stress, rhythm, and intonation. This course is intended for non-native speakers of English preparing for college-level coursework.
ELAC 15 Introduction to English Literacy and Communication
- Units
- 9
- Hours
- 144 - 162 hours lecture
- Advisory
- Assessment Skill Level L19. Students are advised to take the ELAC placement test prior to enrollment and perform at L19.
This course provides non-native English speakers with the skills to integrate reading, writing, grammar, and oral communication at the low-intermediate level. Emphasis is placed on comprehending, summarizing, and interpreting audio and written texts as well as expressing one's own thoughts and opinions. Topics include communicating in an academic setting, applying critical reading strategies, writing paragraphs and short compositions in a variety of genres, as well as analyzing and producing grammatical structures in context. This course is intended for non-native speakers of English preparing for college-level coursework.
ELAC 23 Academic Listening and Speaking I
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- 96 - 108 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- ELAC 15 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Milestone L20
This course provides non-native English speakers with academic listening and speaking skills at the intermediate level. Emphasis is placed on developing accuracy and fluency in oral communication skills as well as understanding and responding to audio texts from a variety of genres. This course is intended for non-native speakers of English preparing for college-level coursework.
ELAC 25 Integrated Reading, Writing, and Grammar I
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- 96 - 108 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- ELAC 15 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Milestone L20
This course provides non-native English speakers with the skills to integrate reading, writing, and grammar at the intermediate level. Emphasis is placed on applying critical reading strategies to a variety of genres, writing paragraph and multi-paragraph compositions based on assigned readings, and analyzing and producing grammatical structures in context. This course is intended for non-native speakers of English preparing for college-level coursework.
ELAC 33 Academic Listening and Speaking II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- ELAC 23 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Milestone L30
This course provides non-native English speakers with academic listening and speaking skills at the high-intermediate to advanced levels. Emphasis is placed on linguistic and interpersonal skills necessary for participation in a variety of formal and informal tasks in the college environment as well as understanding and responding to audio texts from a variety of genres. This course is intended for non-native speakers of English preparing for college-level coursework.
ELAC 35 Integrated Reading, Writing and Grammar II
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- 96 - 108 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- ELAC 25 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Milestone L30
This course provides non-native English speakers with the skills to integrate reading, writing, and grammar at the high-intermediate level. Emphasis is placed on applying critical reading strategies to a variety of genres, writing multi-paragraph compositions (including introduction of the academic essay) based on assigned readings and other sources, and analyzing and producing grammatical structures in context. This course is intended for non-native speakers of English preparing for college-level coursework.
ELAC 145 Integrated Reading, Writing, and Grammar III
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- 96 - 108 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- ELAC 35 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Level L40
- Corequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ELAC 33 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent Students who meet the prerequisite by completion of ELAC 35 must have completed ELAC 33 or be concurrently enrolled in ELAC 33.
This course provides non-native English speakers with the skills to integrate reading, writing, and grammar at the advanced level. Emphasis is placed on applying critical reading strategies to a variety of genres as well as analysis and synthesis of sources. The course also focuses on writing multi-paragraph compositions (including the academic essay), responding to and integrating sources, as well as analyzing and producing grammatical structures in context. This course is intended for non-native speakers of English preparing for college-level coursework.