English as a Second Language

ARTS & HUMANITIES DIVISION

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DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION

DEVED 061 and DEVED 062 are courses specifically designed to help ESL students improve academic reading and writing skills.

DEVED 061/062/     Strategies for Learning
ENGL 080            English:  Reading & Writing and Reading Lab

This 11 or 12-credit combined course prepares English-as-a-Second-Language students for credit courses by building reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and writing skills. Students participate in writing work which coordinates with reading, speaking and listening activities. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment Fee: $17.80 computer use.

   0960 A       staff            daily     11:30a-1:20p R205

ESL

The English as a Second Language classes are designed for immigrants, refugees, permanent residents, and U.S. citizens. People on student or tourist visas are not eligible and should contact International Student Programs at (425) 564-2341.

These classes have a $25 tuition charge per student per quarter with a waiver for students who cannot pay. Enrollment is continuous: If a student drops out, the opening is filled from a waiting list. Come to R230 or call (425) 564-2341 for more information.

Job Preparedness

Prerequisite: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. Call (425) 564-2341 for more information or come in to R230.

DEVED 020   Job Preparedness

For intermediate/advanced level ESL. Students learn to write a resume, complete application forms, and find employment.

   7287 A       staff            TTh     5:30p-7:20p   R101

   7289 C       staff            Sa       9:00a-12:50p R101

DEVED 020   Job Preparedness

For beginning/intermediate level English speakers. Intensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing helps students prepare for work.

   7288 B       staff            TTh     5:30p-7:20p   HMS

Class meets at Highland Middle School.

Writing for a Newspaper

This class prepares English-as-a-Second Language students for credit courses and other purposes by building writing, editing, reading, research and computer skills in order to participate in a real business, the publication of a literacy newspaper.

ESL 076       English as a Second Language VI: Writing with a Purpose

   7273 B       staff            TTh     9:30a-1:20p   R309

ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

The English Language Institute offers English language training for all non-native speakers of English, including immigrants, refugees, permanent residents, U.S. citizens, and foreign nationals holding all types of visas. You can register for the following classes by phone, online at by phone or on campus with International Student Programs in B233 in the Student Services Building. Payment is due at the time of registration. For additional information about our programs or to register, please call (425) 564-3185. Books and other classroom materials can be purchased at the BCC Bookstore.

English Language Institute classes meet April 2–June 11. Classes do not meet on May 6 and May 26.

CREDIT CLASSES

International Business Professions Program (IBP)

(Interview with IBP director required)

IBP 067        Oral Business Communications

Tuition: $668.35.

   6700 A       staff            daily     1:30p-2:20p    TBA

   6701 B       staff            daily     1:30p-2:20p    TBA

Classes meet 4/2-6/11.

IBP 068        Written Business Communications

Tuition:   $668.35.

   6705 A       staff            daily     2:30p-3:20p    TBA

   6706 B       staff            daily     2:30p-3:20p    TBA

Classes meet 4/2-6/11.

IBP 069        Introduction to Business

Tuition: $668.35

   6710 A       staff            TTh     10:00a-12:10p TBA

   6711 B       staff            TTh     10:00a-12:10p TBA

Classes meet 4/2-6/11.

IBP 087        Pronunciation Workshop

Tuition:  $668.35.

   6730 A       staff            MWF   11:30a-12:20p TBA

Classes meet 4/2-5/21.

ELIUP 074     Exploring Contemporary Issues Through Oral Communication

Tuition: $624.

   6748 E       staff            daily     3:30p-4:20p    TBA

   6749 F       staff            daily     3:30p-4:20p    TBA

Classes meet 4/2-6/11.

UNIVERSITY PREP

ENGL 109     Information Resources • 3 CR

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

   6288 A       staff            MW     12:30p-2:20p  TBA

   6289 B       staff            MW     12:30p-2:20p  TBA

Classes meet 4/2-6/11.

ELIUP 100     University Preparation

The English Language Institute offers intensive English language training for foreign students preparing to enter U.S. colleges or universities. Tuition: $2496 plus fees.

   6100 A       staff            daily     arr               R230

Classes meet 4/2-6/18. Students must attend testing days.

ELIUP 001     Reading

Tuition: $624 plus fees.

   6101 A       staff            daily     arr               R230

Classes meet 4/2-6/18. Students must attend testing days.

ELIUP 002     Speaking / Listening

Tuition:   $624 plus fees.

   6102 A       staff            daily     arr               R230

Classes meet 4/2-6/18. Students must attend testing days.

ELIUP 003     Writing / Grammar

Tuition: $1248 plus fees.

   6103 A       staff            daily     arr               R230

Classes meet 4/2-6/18. Students must attend testing days.

NON-CREDIT ESL

Academic and Professional English

Classes meet April 2-June 12. Classes do not meet on May 10 & 29.

ELENG 081   TOEFL Prep

Tuition:   $375.00 plus $17.80 computer fee.

   8267 A       staff            WF      10:00a-12:20p TBA

Class meets 4/2-6/6.

   8268 B       staff            TTh     5:30p-7:50p    TBA

Class meets 4/3-6/12.

ELENG 082   Grammar for the TOEFL

Tuition: $150.00.

   8271 A       staff            M        10:30a-12:20p TBA

Class meets 4/7-6/9.

ELISP 021     Business Communication

Tuition: $350.

   8279 A       staff            MW     6:30p-8:20p    TBA

Class meets 4/2-6/11.

ELENG 011   Introduction to English

Tuition: $350.

   8233 A       staff            TTh     12:30p-2:20p  TBA

Class meets 4/3-6/12.

Conversational English

ELENG 021   English Conversation I

Tuition:  $350.

   8234 A       staff            TTh     9:30a-11:20a  TBA

Classes meet 4/3-6/12.

   8235 B       staff            TTh     5:30p-7:20p    TBA

Classes meet 4/3-6/12.

ELENG 022   English Conversation II

Tuition: $350.

   8237 A       staff            TTh     9:30a-11:20a  TBA

Classes meet 4/3-6/12.

   8238 B       staff            TTh     5:30p-7:20p    TBA

Classes meet 4/3-6/12.

ELENG 062   English through Current Events

Tuition: $280.

   8258 A       staff            M        11:30a-1:20p  TBA

Class meets 4/7-6/9.

ELENG 063   English through the Media

Tuition: $275.

   8261 A       staff            TWTh  11:30a-12:20p TBA

Classes meet 4/2-6/11.

ELENG 052   Everyday Idioms

Tuition: $145.

   8254 A       staff            W        12:30p-1:20p  TBA

Class meets 4/2-6/4.

ELENG 046   Understanding Informal English

Tuition: $240.

   8253 A       staff            Sat      9:30a-12:20p  TBA

Class meets 4/5-6/7. No class 5/24.

General English

ELENG 041   Grammar Review I

Tuition: $350.

   8246 A       staff            TTh     9:30a-11:20a  TBA

Classes meet 4/3-6/12.

   8247 B       staff            MW     5:30p-7:20p    TBA

Classes meet 4/2-6/11.

ELENG 042   Grammar Review II

Tuition: $350

   8248 A       staff            MW     9:30a-11:20a  TBA

Classes meet 4/2-6/11.

ELENG 043   Grammar Review III

Tuition: $225

   8250 A       staff            TTh     12:30p-1:20p  TBA

Classes meet 4/3-6/12.

ELENG 031   Vocabulary In Use

Tuition: $225

   8242 A       staff            F         9:30a-11:20a  TBA

Classes meet 4/4-6/6.

ELISP 011     Accent Reduction

Tuition: $350.

   8275 A       staff            MW     9:30a-11:20a  TBA

Class meets 4/2-6/11.

   8276 B       staff            TTh     6:30p-8:20p    TBA

Class meets 4/3-6/12.