2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College
2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College
2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College
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ENGL V136B - WOMEN IN LITERATURE II - 3 Units<br />
Hours: 3 lecture weekly<br />
An examination <strong>of</strong> the images, roles and identities <strong>of</strong> women<br />
through the study <strong>of</strong> the contribution <strong>of</strong> women to a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
literary genres including prose, poetry, short fiction, drama and<br />
novels. Authors will be studied in their historical, social and cultural<br />
milieu from the early 20th century to the present. Literary trends<br />
such as Modernism, Feminism, Men’s Studies, and Lesbian/Gay/<br />
Bisexual/Transgender Studies will also be covered. Emphasis is on<br />
appreciation rather than analysis. A student receiving credit in ENGL<br />
V136B will not receive credit in ENGL V36B.<br />
Field trips may be required. Formerly ENGL V132A. Offered on a<br />
pass/no pass basis only.<br />
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE<br />
ESL V01A - LOW-BEGINNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND<br />
LANGUAGE: LISTENING AND SPEAKING - 6 Units<br />
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly<br />
This course emphasizes the development <strong>of</strong> elementary<br />
listening and speaking skills that relate to everyday needs and<br />
situations. Students will focus on correct pronunciation and basic<br />
communication.<br />
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree<br />
credit.<br />
ESL V01B - LOW-BEGINNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND<br />
LANGUAGE: READING AND VOCABULARY - 6 Units<br />
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly<br />
This emphasis in this course will be the comprehension <strong>of</strong> short,<br />
simple sentences and building vocabulary. Reading activities will be<br />
interactive and engaging and will incorporate authentic materials,<br />
such as menus, calendars, and bus schedules.<br />
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree<br />
credit.<br />
ESL V01C - LOW-BEGINNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND<br />
LANGUAGE: WRITING AND GRAMMAR - 6 Units<br />
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly<br />
In this course the emphasis will be on developing basic writing<br />
skills that will be immediately useful in beginning English language<br />
students' lives. Students will be introduced to spelling, punctuation,<br />
vocabulary development, and basic sentence structure.<br />
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree<br />
credit.<br />
ESL V02A - HIGH-BEGINNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND<br />
LANGUAGE: LISTENING AND SPEAKING - 6 Units<br />
Recommended preparation: ESL V01A or equivalent<br />
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly<br />
The emphasis <strong>of</strong> this course will be on the development <strong>of</strong><br />
listening and speaking skills necessary for living and working where<br />
English is used. The focus will be on building vocabulary, with some<br />
attention to basic grammatical forms.<br />
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree<br />
credit.<br />
ESL V02B - HIGH-BEGINNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND<br />
LANGUAGE: READING AND VOCABULARY - 6 Units<br />
Recommended preparation: ESL V01B or equivalent<br />
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly<br />
In this course the emphasis will be on the development <strong>of</strong> basic<br />
reading skills to increase comprehension and build vocabulary.<br />
Authentic materials, such as ads, signs, schedules, forms, and traffic<br />
signs will be introduced.<br />
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree<br />
credit.<br />
ESL V02C - HIGH-BEGINNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND<br />
LANGUAGE: WRITING AND GRAMMAR - 6 Units<br />
Recommended preparation: ESL V01C or equivalent<br />
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly<br />
The emphasis <strong>of</strong> this course will be on the development <strong>of</strong><br />
grammar and writing skills for the high-beginning English language<br />
learner. Students will focus on simple sentence patterns and the<br />
punctuation needed to write short notes and descriptions. They will<br />
also be introduced to basic question patterns needed for completing<br />
forms and applications.<br />
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree<br />
credit.<br />
ESL V03A - LOW-INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH AS A SECOND<br />
LANGUAGE: LISTENING AND SPEAKING - 6 Units<br />
Recommended preparation: ESL V02A or equivalent<br />
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly<br />
This course emphasizes the development <strong>of</strong> listening<br />
comprehension and oral communication. Students will begin to<br />
check themselves for grammatical accuracy in speaking, but will<br />
focus on fluency.<br />
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree<br />
credit.<br />
ESL V03B - LOW-INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH AS A SECOND<br />
LANGUAGE: READING AND VOCABULARY - 6 Units<br />
Recommended preparation: ESL V02B or equivalent<br />
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly<br />
This course emphasizes the development <strong>of</strong> reading and<br />
vocabulary skills through the practice <strong>of</strong> strategies such as prereading,<br />
scanning for specific words, language use, or information<br />
and predicting meaning <strong>of</strong> new vocabulary.<br />
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree<br />
credit.<br />
ESL V03C - LOW-INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH AS A SECOND<br />
LANGUAGE: WRITING AND GRAMMAR - 6 Units<br />
Recommended preparation: ESL V02C or equivalent<br />
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly<br />
This course will emphasize the development <strong>of</strong> the grammar and<br />
writing skills that the low-intermediate English language learner<br />
can use to communicate in writing. The focus will be on sentence<br />
structure, questions, and verb tenses. Students will begin to write<br />
responses to questions in notes, and they will learn to write related<br />
sentences to form a simple paragraph.<br />
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree<br />
credit.<br />
ESL V04A - HIGH-INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH AS A SECOND<br />
LANGUAGE: LISTENING AND SPEAKING - 6 Units<br />
Recommended preparation: ESL V03A or equivalent<br />
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly<br />
The emphasis <strong>of</strong> this course is on the development <strong>of</strong><br />
conversational fluency. Students will participate in face-to-face<br />
conversations on some topics beyond basic needs.<br />
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree<br />
credit.<br />
ESL V04B - HIGH-INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH AS A SECOND<br />
LANGUAGE: READING AND VOCABULARY - 6 Units<br />
Recommended preparation: ESL V03B or equivalent<br />
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly<br />
The emphasis <strong>of</strong> this course is on the developing reading skills<br />
and vocabulary study stills to facilitate comprehension and increase<br />
vocabulary. Students will learn to note key words and look for details<br />
that provide specific information on the topic at hand.<br />
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree<br />
credit.<br />
138 Credit <strong>Courses</strong>, Degrees, Certificates, and Awards <strong>Ventura</strong> <strong>College</strong> Catalog 2010 - <strong>2011</strong>
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