2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

ESL V04C - HIGH-INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE: WRITING AND GRAMMAR - 6 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V03C or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
The emphasis of this course will be on communication and
fluency. The focus will be on the development of the English
grammar and writing skills that can be used by a high-intermediate
English language learner at school, work, and in everyday life in
the community. Attention will be given to punctuation, mechanics,
spelling, complex sentence structure, and paragraph formation.
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
ESL V05A - LOW-ADVANCED ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE: LISTENING AND SPEAKING - 6 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V04A or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
The emphasis of this course will be on improving conversation
skills, with considerable attention given to self-monitoring for
accuracy and fluency. Students will begin focusing on listening and
speaking skills for success in mainstream college courses.
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
ESL V05B - LOW-ADVANCED ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE: READING AND VOCABULARY - 6 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V04B or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
The emphasis of this course will be on understanding meaning
from content and vocabulary development. Students will focus
on using various reading strategies to increase their reading
comprehension.
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
ESL V05C - LOW-ADVANCED ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE: WRITING AND GRAMMAR - 6 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V04C or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
The emphasis of this course will be on the development of writing
and grammar skills accessible to low-advanced English language
learners for academic and vocational purposes as well as for
everyday use. Students will focus on complex sentence structure
and verb tenses and will learn to write unified paragraphs on familiar
topics.
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
ESL V06A - HIGH-ADVANCED ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE: LISTENING AND SPEAKING - 6 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V05A or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
The emphasis of this course is on the practice and improvement
of conversation, class discussion, and presentation skills needed
for successful interaction in social, academic, and workplace
environments. Students will focus on speaking fluently in most
formal and informal conversations.
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V06B - HIGH-ADVANCED ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE: READING AND VOCABULARY - 6 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V05B or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course emphasizes the development of reading
comprehension and vocabulary skills through the reading of short
stories, literature, and other practical materials such as newspaper
or journal articles. Students will apply appropriate reading strategies
to understand content, interpret main ideas, and analyze authors'
various points of view.
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
ESL V06C - HIGH-ADVANCED ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE: WRITING AND GRAMMAR - 6 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V05C or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
In this course the emphasis will be on developing the grammar
and writing skills needed for college and the workplace. The highadvanced
English language learner will focus on syntax, mechanics,
usage, sentence types, paragraph development, purpose, and
audience. Attention will be given to the students' written fluency.
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
ESL V07A - READING AND WRITING FOR VOCATIONAL
PURPOSES I - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
The emphasis of this course is on the development of reading
and writing skills needed for vocational purposes. It is designed for
advanced English language learners who need to develop the reading
and vocabulary skills necessary to comprehend required textbooks
as well as the writing skills needed for vocational courses. Students
will acquire the study skills needed for success in college.
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
ESL V07B - READING AND WRITING FOR VOCATIONAL
PURPOSES II - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V07A or equivalent
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed for advanced English language learners
who need to further develop their reading and writing skills and
acquire the word study skills necessary to write for vocational
purposes. The focus is on reading vocational materials. Students
will develop critical thinking skills as they learn to make inferences,
prioritize values, and analyze various authors' points of view.
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
ESL V08A - WRITING AND GRAMMAR FOR ACADEMIC
PREPARATION I - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed for native and non-native speakers
of English who need to increase their competence in writing and
grammar. In preparation for academic courses, students will write
paragraphs, develop their skills in English grammar and usage, and
acquire the study skills needed for success in college.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V08B - WRITING AND GRAMMAR FOR ACADEMIC
PREPARATION II - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed for native and non-native speakers of
English who need to further develop their skills in English grammar
and usage, and acquire the word study skills necessary to write
cohesive paragraphs in preparation for academic courses.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
Not applicable for degree credit.
Ventura College Catalog 2010 - 2011 Credit Courses, Degrees, Certificates, and Awards 139