ESL 444
Intermediate English as a Second Language
Course Description
This course focuses on developing English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, with an emphasis on explicit and direct grammar instruction. Vocabulary-building and writing are emphasized. Pronunciation practice and discussion of cross-cultural topics are also included.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26715 | ESL 444 | 02Y | M·W···· | 10:00 AM-12:15 PM | Daisy Lee | L35 |
| ·T·R··· | 10:00 AM-12:15 PM | ONLINE | ||||
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE | ||||
| ······· | TBA-TBA | TBA | TBA |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-09-22 to 2025-12-12.
Footnote:
ESL 444.02Y: NONCREDIT HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning . This noncredit class mirrors the credit class ESL 244. Noncredit courses are intended to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills or enrich understanding of a wide range of topics. This class is non-transcriptable and cannot be used to earn an associate degree nor be used as transfer. You can earn a non-transcriptable vocational certificate upon completion. This is a 12-week class.
Class Materials
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Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 0 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 10
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Formerly
- (Formerly ESL D344.)
- Program Status
- Not Program Applicable
- Credit
- Non-Credit
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- NONCREDIT: (This is a noncredit enhanced, basic skills course.)
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- Qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test; or ESL D234. (or ESL D434.) with a grade of C or better
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Entrance Skills
- Restricted to students whose native language is not English.