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Online (Asynchronous)
Definition:
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no
required real-time or on campus meetings. All content is
delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by
the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes
available, at any time before the due date.
In a real-time online class, course meetings occur virtually on
Zoom. The course meetings occur at scheduled days and times.
Instructors will use Canvas to disseminate grades and potentially
other class content, such as documents, discussions, and
announcements. At the start of the semester, a detailed
schedule for the term, with Zoom meetings, will be posted on
IVC's Schedule Site and in Canvas.
In a HyFlex class, all course meetings are held face-to-face at IVC or a designated physical site, and may also be attended
virtually, via Zoom (or the district-approved video conferencing platform). The course meetings occur at scheduled days and
times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings,
such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements. High-stake assessments, such as mid-term or final will be the
same exam for online or face-to-face students. Training/approvals: Canvas Basics, Zoom, Classroom Technology Tools.
In a hybrid class, course activity occurs both online and face-toface on campus; both the online and face-to-face portion are
required. The face-to-face meetings occur on scheduled days
and times. All online content is delivered in Canvas and/or
zoom. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the
term, with face-to-face meetings, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site
and in Canvas.
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a
designated physical site. The course meetings occur on
scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or
other software products to enhance the class outside of the
face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents,
discussions, and announcements.
Changes may be occurring daily for schedule data and files are subject to change.
Fall 2022
7 sections
English as a Second Language
7 sections
ESL 005 - Grammar and Comp Low Adv ESL
2 sections
ESL 005 Course Description:
Prerequisite: ESL 004 with a grade of “C” or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Course: ESL 015 and ESL 025 ESL 005 is an integrated grammar and writing course for students to develop academic English skills at the low-advanced level. Students learn to develop well organized, coherent academic paragraphs and multiple paragraph essays containing advanced level sentence structure and mechanics. Students also learn to edit and revise their own written material. (CEFR B2) (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
Prerequisites: ESL 014 with a grade of “C” or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Courses: ESL 005 and ESL 025 ESL 015 is a listening and speaking course for ESL students who want to develop oral language and listening skills at the low-advanced level. Students learn to comprehend authentic lectures, talks and reports and effectively express ideas and points of view in spoken English on a variety of common academic topics. This course may be taken concurrently with other Level 5 ESL courses. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for COMM 100. (CEFR B2) (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Prerequisites: ESL 024 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Courses: ESL 005 and ESL 015 This course is designed to assist advanced ESL students in further developing reading skills and reading efficiency in English. Focus will be placed on understanding text understanding text structure and overall comprehension of a variety of texts. Further development of reading skills will also be emphasized. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10171 (ESL 025 - ESL Reading 3)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
This course is designed to review and reinforce proper use of the simple present, present progressive, simple past, and past progressive verb tenses. It is a recommended supplement for students in Low Intermediate and Intermediate ESL courses. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10457 (ESL 032 - Verb Review 2)
Class Format: Online (Asynchronous)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
This course is designed to review and reinforce proper use of verb tenses in English. It is a recommended supplement for students in Advanced ESL courses, as well as for students in developmental English courses. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10598 (ESL 037 - Verb Review 7)
Class Format: Online (Asynchronous)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
Prerequisite: ESL 005 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. ESL 106 is designed for non-native speakers of English. Students will engage in critical analysis, discussion, and written response to works in the Humanities including literature, visual arts, and music with a focus on U.S. cultures and how values are reflected in the development of art and culture. The course will also develop English language skills with a focus on vocabulary, critical reading and composition skills required for more advanced academic discourse. (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a Counselor.)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
Prerequisite: ESL 004 with a grade of “C” or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Course: ESL 015 and ESL 025 ESL 005 is an integrated grammar and writing course for students to develop academic English skills at the low-advanced level. Students learn to develop well organized, coherent academic paragraphs and multiple paragraph essays containing advanced level sentence structure and mechanics. Students also learn to edit and revise their own written material. (CEFR B2) (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 20148 (ESL 005 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 5)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Prerequisites: ESL 024 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Courses: ESL 005 and ESL 015 This course is designed to assist advanced ESL students in further developing reading skills and reading efficiency in English. Focus will be placed on understanding text understanding text structure and overall comprehension of a variety of texts. Further development of reading skills will also be emphasized. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 20166 (ESL 025 - ESL Reading 3)
Class Format: Online (Asynchronous)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
This course is designed to review and reinforce proper use of the simple present, present progressive, simple past, and past progressive verb tenses. It is a recommended supplement for students in Low Intermediate and Intermediate ESL courses. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 20168 (ESL 032 - Verb Review 2)
Class Format: Online (Asynchronous)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
This course is designed to review and reinforce proper use of verb tenses in English. It is a recommended supplement for students in Advanced ESL courses, as well as for students in developmental English courses. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 20736 (ESL 037 - Verb Review 7)
Class Format: Online (Asynchronous)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
Prerequisite: ESL 005 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. ESL 106 is designed for non-native speakers of English. Students will engage in critical analysis, discussion, and written response to works in the Humanities including literature, visual arts, and music with a focus on U.S. cultures and how values are reflected in the development of art and culture. The course will also develop English language skills with a focus on vocabulary, critical reading and composition skills required for more advanced academic discourse. (CSU)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
Prerequisites: ENGL 093 with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement, and/or 833. A course for English learners with intermediate or low advanced knowledge of written or spoken English. Mainly of interest to learners of English who want to review, practice, and become more fluent at the intermediate/low advanced level of English. It will teach students common and accepted American slang that is used in a typical classroom setting, at work, on television, and interacting with native speakers in almost any context and how these topics are used in typical speech. Students will practice using many different kinds of slang expressions in written sentences and speech acts. This course is of special interest to students in ENGL 096, 097, 098, 086, and 087 who still may need more practice to become effective communicators when speaking and listening to native speakers in daily situations. In addition, the vocabulary presented will help the student to become a better writer and reader.
Recommended Companion Courses: ESL 013 and ESL 023 ESL 003 is an integrated writing and grammar course designed for ESL students to develop language skills at the low intermediate level. Students will learn to write organized paragraphs on familiar topics. Course will also emphasize increasing vocabulary and grammar knowledge through reading and other activities. This course may be taken concurrently with other ESL Level 3 courses. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for ESL 004. (CEFR A2) (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10146 (ESL 003 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 3)
Class Format: Online (Asynchronous Online + Real-Time Online)
In an online/real-time online class, course activity occurs both asynchronously online and live on Zoom (or the district-approved video conferencing platform). Both the online and Zoom portion are required. The Zoom meetings occur on scheduled days and times. All online content is delivered in Canvas. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term, with Zoom meetings, will be posted on IVC’s syllabi site and in Canvas.
Prerequisite: ESL 003 with a grade of “C” or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Courses: ESL 014 and ESL 024 ESL 004 is an integrated grammar and writing course designed for students who want to develop English language skills at the intermediate level. Students learn and use grammatical structures found in academic English. Students also extend their knowledge of, and their ability to write, academic paragraphs. This course may be taken concurrently with other Level 4 ESL courses to strengthen student academic performance. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for ESL 005. CEFR B1. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10150 (ESL 004 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 4)
Class Format: Online (Asynchronous Online + Real-Time Online)
In an online/real-time online class, course activity occurs both asynchronously online and live on Zoom (or the district-approved video conferencing platform). Both the online and Zoom portion are required. The Zoom meetings occur on scheduled days and times. All online content is delivered in Canvas. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term, with Zoom meetings, will be posted on IVC’s syllabi site and in Canvas.
Prerequisites: ESL 014 with a grade of “C” or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Courses: ESL 005 and ESL 025 ESL 015 is a listening and speaking course for ESL students who want to develop oral language and listening skills at the low-advanced level. Students learn to comprehend authentic lectures, talks and reports and effectively express ideas and points of view in spoken English on a variety of common academic topics. This course may be taken concurrently with other Level 5 ESL courses. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for COMM 100. (CEFR B2) (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
This course is designed to review and reinforce proper use of the simple present, present progressive, simple past, and past progressive verb tenses. It is a recommended supplement for students in Low Intermediate and Intermediate ESL courses. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10461 (ESL 032 - Verb Review 2)
Class Format: Online (Asynchronous)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
ESL 061 provides beginning level students additional review, practice, and instruction in basic vocabulary. Topics to be covered include: community life, home, describing people and places, food, colors and clothing. Focus will be on a written and communicative activities designed to increase fluency. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10489 (ESL 061 - Vocabulary 2)
Class Format: Online (Asynchronous)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
ESL 062 provides students additional review, practice and instruction in basic vocabulary. Topics to be covered include: shopping, community services, health, and school. Focus will be on written and communicative activities designed to increase fluency for learners at the high beginning level of English. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10932 (ESL 062 - Vocabulary 3)
Class Format: Online (Asynchronous)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
Prerequisite: ESL 002 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Course: ESL 013 ESL 003 is a grammar class in an English-only environment designed for the intermediate ESL student. The course will emphasize grammar, writing sentences, and short paragraphs. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 20307 (ESL 003 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 3)
Class Format: Online (Asynchronous)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
A course for speakers with little or no oral or written competency and limited L1 literacy. Students will learn literacy skills that will build a foundation for further ESL training or to form a foundation for their ability to operate within the U.S. culture. Literacy skills include writing of alphabetic, numeric, and time symbols. Included will be instruction in culturally appropriate non-verbal communication, greetings and farewells, basic social skills, school conduct, courtesies, etc. This course will provide basic literacy foundation for L2 learners so they may operate in their home and their immediate environment.
CRN 22038 (ESL 821 - ESL for Beginning Literacy II)
Class Format: Online (Legacy Asynchronous)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
Prerequisite: ESL 004 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Course: ESL 015 ESL 005 is a grammar class in an English-only environment designed for the advanced ESL student. The course will emphasize grammar and writing sentences and paragraphs in a variety of rhetorical modes. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10323 (ESL 005 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 5)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Prerequisites: ESL 011 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Courses: ESL 002, ESL 041, ESL 042, ESL 051, ESL 052 ESL 012 is a grammar based speaking class in an English-only Environment for the low intermediate ESL student. Students will further develop listening comprehension and will increase fluency, accuracy, and confidence in oral production. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Prerequisite: ESL 002 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Course: ESL 013 ESL 003 is a grammar class in an English-only environment designed for the intermediate ESL student. The course will emphasize grammar, writing sentences, and short paragraphs. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 20306 (ESL 003 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 3)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Prerequisites: ESL 013 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Courses: ESL 004 ESL 014 is a grammar-based speaking class in an English-only Environment for the high-intermediate ESL student. Students will further develop listening comprehension and will demonstrate greater fluency, accuracy, and confidence in oral production. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.