ESL College Grammar Pathway

Certificate of Competency

The ESL College Grammar Pathway provides a supportive, noncredit pathway into transfer level ESL courses. Th e curriculum emphasizes rigorous study of the foundational English language skill of grammar with a special focus on application in reading and writing. Students have the opportunity to take a sequence of four courses, from beginning to intermediate, which will help in developing vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students who successfully complete the pathway will be able to enroll in UC and CSU transfer level ESL classes, and will be better prepared to pursue their educational goals, including language learning, transfer, Associate’s Degree, certificate, or CTE.

Required Core: Select One or More (54-162 Hours)
Units

Course	Hours
NESL 230A (Beginning Grammar for Reading and Writing)	54
NESL 230B (High-Beginning Grammar for Reading and Writing)	54
NESL 220A (Intermediate Grammar for Reading and Writing)	54

 

Capstone: (54 units)

Course	Hours
NESL 220B (High-Intermediate Grammar for Reading and Writing)	54

 

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Hours	108-216