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ESL College Grammar Pathway Certificate of Competency (NY)

About the Program

The ESL College Grammar Pathway provides a supportive, noncredit pathway into transfer level ESL courses. The 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.

Career Opportunities

Students who complete this pathway are eligible to enroll in transfer level ESL courses and a variety of other non-ESL classes in order to achieve their educational and career goals. In any field, the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English is essential, so completing this certificate will open up many career opportunities for the student.

Program Outcomes

  • Upon completion of the Certificate of Competency in ESL College Grammar Pathway, students are able to analyze grammatical content in written discourse for comprehension.
  • Upon completion of the Certificate of Competency in ESL College Grammar Pathway, students are able to apply grammatical concepts in writing.
  • Upon completion of the Certificate of Competency in ESL College Grammar Pathway, students are able to matriculate into credit, transfer-level ESL courses.
  • Upon completion of the Certificate of Competency in ESL College Grammar Pathway, students are able to use academic vocabulary, including parts of speech, at the intermediate level.
  • Upon completion of the Certificate of Competency in ESL College Grammar Pathway, students are able to use foundational grammar, including all verb tenses and types of sentences.

Required Core: Select One or More

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

Capstone:

Course Number Course Title Hours
NESL 220B High-Intermediate Grammar for Reading and Writing 54

Total Hours: 108-216