English as a Second Language
6 courses · Shasta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
ESL-320 Oral Communication
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- 72 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 72)
This course is designed for the low-intermediate to advanced English language learner. Major emphasis will be on refining and expanding the listening and speaking skills, aural-oral coping skills, and oral critical thinking and expression skills, which are necessary to function in routine social interactions, entry-level jobs, and/or further academic work. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESL-332 Beginning ESL
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- 180 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 180)
This course acts as an introduction to English and is the first of three levels offered. Language skills are expanded in communicative contexts and emphasis is placed on development of “social English.” This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESL-334 Intermediate ESL
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- 180 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 180)
- Advisory
- ESL 332 or ESL Placement Level 5 or higher
This course reviews and expands the intermediate language skills learned in the previous level. Students will develop the ability to communicate in oral and written English beyond the familiar. They will read authentic materials on everyday topics, identify the main ideas and draw conclusions, and write routine correspondence and brief compositions with increasing complexity. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESL-336 Advanced ESL
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- 180 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 180)
- Advisory
- ESL 334 with a grade of P or higher
In this course, students will develop the ability to understand and engage in extended conversations and discussions and communicate with increasing fluency and grammatical accuracy. This course stresses the language skills necessary for further academic study. Students read authentic materials beyond the familiar, develop academic vocabulary, and write paragraphs and short compositions. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESL-348 English for Careers
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- 2-108 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 2-108)
- Advisory
- ESL 336 with a grade of P or higher
This course provides language skill development for English language learning students interested in exploring and pursuing a career or career development in Career and Technical Education (CTE) fields. Students learn how to access campus resources and pathways toward programs, certificates, and degrees. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESL-378 American Citizenship
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- 90 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 90)
- Advisory
- ESL 334 with a grade of P or higher
This is a course designed to prepare prospective citizens for citizenship. Class activities will focus on U.S. history, government, basic geography, and American culture and customs as it relates to the knowledge required to become an American citizen. While improving their English language skills, students will learn how to complete naturalization forms and prepare for the written and oral tests for citizenship. This course may be offered in a distance education format.