# American College English (ACE) courses

Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog · 6 courses

Source: https://sccollege.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog/courses

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026.

### ACE 091 — Improving Oral Expression and Pronunciation

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 36 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule

Students will improve pronunciation of individual sounds, word stress, intonation and connected speech through dialogues, conversations, and presentations. Emphasis is on clarity of expression through control of word endings, thought group patterns, and targeted sounds. Former Title: ACE N81, Improving Pronunciation (Fall 2019)

### ACE 094 — Academic Listening and Speaking 1

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 36 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule

Intermediate level students expand their speaking skills in English. They will practice different types of speaking tasks such as expressing and supporting opinions, restating what others have said, and paraphrasing what they have heard or read. This course also strengthens students' vocabulary and critical thinking skills. Former Title: ACE 053, Expanding Academic Speaking Skills (Fall 2019)

### ACE 095 — Academic Listening and Speaking 2

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 36 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** ACE 102 (Refining Academic Writing and Reading) Concurrent enrollment in ACE 102 is strongly advised. ACE 102 will be ACE 106 in Fall 2020.
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule

High-intermediate speaking and listening skills course. Students will increase their ability to understand and summarize longer lectures, engage in group discussions and do effective presentations. Lab and online research may be required for some assignments. Former Title: ACE 093, Refining Academic Speaking Skills (Fall 2019)

### ACE 104 — Academic Reading and Writing 1

- **Units:** 4.5
- **Hours:** 108 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** Qualifying profile from placement process
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule

Intermediate students expand their skills in grammar and in writing paragraphs. This course also strengthens students' vocabulary, reading and critical thinking skills. Laboratory is required and includes class assignments, individualized work and writing conferences with the instructor. Lab is part of the scheduled class meeting hours. Former Title: ACE 052, Expanding Academic Writing and Reading (Fall 2019)

### ACE 106 — Academic Reading and Writing 2

- **Units:** 4.5
- **Hours:** 108 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** ACE 104 (Academic Reading and Writing 1) ACE 052 will be ACE 104 in Fall 2020
- **Advisory:** ACE 095 (Academic Listening and Speaking 2) Concurrent enrollment. ACE 093 will be ACE 095 in Fall 2020.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule

Students receive intensive practice with strategies to improve their writing skills at the paragraph and short essay level. They also refine their grammar, vocabulary, reading and critical thinking skills. Lab is required and is part of the scheduled class meeting hours. Former Title: ACE 102, Refining Academic Writing and Reading (Fall 2019)

### ACE 116 — Introduction to Academic Composition

- **Units:** 4.5
- **Hours:** 108 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** ACE 106 (Academic Reading and Writing 2) ACE 102 will become ACE 106 in Fall 2020
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule

Advanced students are introduced to common academic writing tasks such as comparing/contrasting and supporting an argument. Students also produce a short research paper. The course emphasizes control of grammar, punctuation and mechanics within student papers. Students will also strengthen critical reading and vocabulary skills. Laboratory is required and includes class assignments, individualized work and writing conferences with the instructor. Lab is part of the scheduled class meeting hours.