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Class Format Definitions
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.
Spring 2025 Non Credit
1 section
English as a Second Language
1 section
ESL 890 - Advanced Beginning ESL 1
1 section
ESL 890 Course Description:
Recommended Preparation: Completion of ESL 881. ESL 890 is an integrated skills course designed for ESL student to develop language skills at the high-beginning level. Students learn to speak and write about personal and workplace topics, give presentations, and express ideas in paragraph form. Students continue to develop reading skills, knowledge of vocabulary, grammatical competence, and overall language comprehension. The course may be taken concurrently with ESL 891. (CEFR A2) (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 22021 (ESL 890 - Advanced Beginning ESL 1)
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.
A short-term intensive course in Survival English and an extension of Engl. 824 - to build on scheme and knowledge gained in Engl. 824. For learners whose main interest is to learn a level of English that will allow them to function in the U.S. culture. It will teach students the rudiments of English, utilizing such methods as generative themes, jazz chants, basic grammar drills, etc.
CRN 12072 (ESL 825 - Beginning ESL 2)
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.
ESL 880 is an integrated skills course designed for ESL students to develop literacy and communication skills at the intermediate-beginning level. Students learn how to speak and write about everyday topics in English. Students develop reading skills, knowledge of vocabulary, grammatical competence, and overall language comprehension. This course may be taken concurrently with ESL 881. (CEFR A1) (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
Class Format: Hybrid (Face-to-Face + Real-Time Online)
In a hybrid class, course activity occurs both online and face-to-face 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. 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.
Recommended Preparation: ESL 880 Students may take courses independently or concurrently. ESL 881 is an integrated skills course designed for ESL students to continue development of literacy and communication skills at the intermediate-beginning level. Students learn how to speak and write about everyday topics, including those focused on the workplace. Students continue to develop reading skills, knowledge of vocabulary, grammatical competence, and overall language comprehension. This course may be taken concurrently with ESL 880. (CEFR A1) (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
Class Format: Hybrid (Face-to-Face + Real-Time Online)
In a hybrid class, course activity occurs both online and face-to-face 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. 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.
Recommended Preparation: ESL 880 Students may take courses independently or concurrently. ESL 881 is an integrated skills course designed for ESL students to continue development of literacy and communication skills at the intermediate-beginning level. Students learn how to speak and write about everyday topics, including those focused on the workplace. Students continue to develop reading skills, knowledge of vocabulary, grammatical competence, and overall language comprehension. This course may be taken concurrently with ESL 880. (CEFR A1) (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
Class Format: Hybrid (Face-to-Face + Real-Time Online)
In a hybrid class, course activity occurs both online and face-to-face 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. 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.
Recommended Preparation: ESL 880 Students may take courses independently or concurrently. ESL 881 is an integrated skills course designed for ESL students to continue development of literacy and communication skills at the intermediate-beginning level. Students learn how to speak and write about everyday topics, including those focused on the workplace. Students continue to develop reading skills, knowledge of vocabulary, grammatical competence, and overall language comprehension. This course may be taken concurrently with ESL 880. (CEFR A1) (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
Class Format: Hybrid (Face-to-Face + Real-Time Online)
In a hybrid class, course activity occurs both online and face-to-face 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. 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.
Recommended Preparation: ESL 880 Students may take courses independently or concurrently. ESL 881 is an integrated skills course designed for ESL students to continue development of literacy and communication skills at the intermediate-beginning level. Students learn how to speak and write about everyday topics, including those focused on the workplace. Students continue to develop reading skills, knowledge of vocabulary, grammatical competence, and overall language comprehension. This course may be taken concurrently with ESL 880. (CEFR A1) (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
Class Format: Hybrid (Face-to-Face + Real-Time Online)
In a hybrid class, course activity occurs both online and face-to-face 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. 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.
Recommended Preparation: ESL 880 Students may take courses independently or concurrently. ESL 881 is an integrated skills course designed for ESL students to continue development of literacy and communication skills at the intermediate-beginning level. Students learn how to speak and write about everyday topics, including those focused on the workplace. Students continue to develop reading skills, knowledge of vocabulary, grammatical competence, and overall language comprehension. This course may be taken concurrently with ESL 880. (CEFR A1) (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
Class Format: Hybrid (Face-to-Face + Real-Time Online)
In a hybrid class, course activity occurs both online and face-to-face 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. 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.
Recommended Companion Course: ESL 011 ESL 001 is a grammar class in an English-only environment designed for the beginning or false beginning ESL student. The course will cover grammar and simple sentence writing. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 20298 (ESL 001 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 1)
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.
Recommended Companion Course: ESL 011 ESL 001 is a grammar class in an English-only environment designed for the beginning or false beginning ESL student. The course will cover grammar and simple sentence writing. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10302 (ESL 001 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 1)
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.
Recommended Companion Course: ESL 011 ESL 001 is a grammar class in an English-only environment designed for the beginning or false beginning ESL student. The course will cover grammar and simple sentence writing. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 20301 (ESL 001 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 1)
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.
Recommended Companion Course: ESL 011 ESL 001 is a grammar class in an English-only environment designed for the beginning or false beginning ESL student. The course will cover grammar and simple sentence writing. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10305 (ESL 001 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 1)
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.
Recommended Companion Course: ESL 011 ESL 001 is a grammar class in an English-only environment designed for the beginning or false beginning ESL student. The course will cover grammar and simple sentence writing. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 20301 (ESL 001 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 1)
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.
Recommended Companion Course: ESL 011 ESL 001 is a grammar class in an English-only environment designed for the beginning or false beginning ESL student. The course will cover grammar and simple sentence writing. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10305 (ESL 001 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 1)
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.
Recommended Companion Course: ESL 011 ESL 001 is a grammar class in an English-only environment designed for the beginning or false beginning ESL student. The course will cover grammar and simple sentence writing. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 20301 (ESL 001 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 1)
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.
Recommended Companion Course: ESL 011 ESL 001 is a grammar class in an English-only environment designed for the beginning or false beginning ESL student. The course will cover grammar and simple sentence writing. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10305 (ESL 001 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 1)
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 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.
Recommended Companion Courses: ESL 001, ESL 041, ESL 042, ESL 051, ESL 052 ESL 011 is a grammar-based speaking class in an English-only Environment for the beginning or false-beginning ESL student. Listening comprehension and speaking skills will be developed through basic dialogues, modeled tasks, and communicative activities. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10950 (ESL 011 - Speaking & Listening for ESL)
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 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.
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.
Prerequisites: ESL 023 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. This course is designed to assist high-intermediate ESL students in developing reading skills and reading efficiency in English. Focus will be placed on understanding text structure and overall comprehension of a variety of texts. Further development of reading skills will also be emphasized. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 20552 (ESL 024 - ESL Reading 2)
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: Appropriate placement. This course is designed to assist intermediate level ESL students in developing reading skills and reading efficiency in English. Focus will be placed on understanding text structure and overall comprehension of a variety of texts. Further development of reading skills will also be emphasized. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10190 (ESL 023 - ESL Reading 1)
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.
Recommended Preparation: ESL 001 or ESL 002. ESL 041 is a short-term intensive course designed for students to participate in a variety of authentic exchanges in academic and workplace environments. Topics include opening, maintaining, and closing a conversation, describing things, places and people. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10203 (ESL 041 - Conversation 1)
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.
Recommended Companion Courses: ESL 001 and ESL 011 ESL 051 is a short-term intensive pronunciation course designed for students whose main interest is to focus and improve on the articulation of English vowels and consonants, and on the development of basic English patterns of stress and intonation. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10208 (ESL 051 - Pronunciation 1)
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.
Prerequisite: ESL 003 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Course: ESL 014 ESL 004 is a grammar class in an English-only environment designed for the high-intermediate ESL student. The course will emphasize grammar, writing sentences, and paragraphs. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 20710 (ESL 004 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 4)
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 014 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Courses: ESL 004, ESL 044, ESL 045, ESL 053, ESL 054, ESL 055 ESL 015 is a grammar-based speaking class in an English-only Environment for the advanced ESL student. Students will further develop listening comprehension and the ability to speak with 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.
Prerequisite: ESL 003 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Course: ESL 014 ESL 004 is a grammar class in an English-only environment designed for the high-intermediate ESL student. The course will emphasize grammar, writing sentences, and paragraphs. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10456 (ESL 004 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 4)
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 014 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Courses: ESL 004, ESL 044, ESL 045, ESL 053, ESL 054, ESL 055 ESL 015 is a grammar-based speaking class in an English-only Environment for the advanced ESL student. Students will further develop listening comprehension and the ability to speak with 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.
Prerequisite: ESL 003 or ENGL 093 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Course: ESL 014 ESL 004 is a grammar class in an English-only environment designed for the high-intermediate ESL student. The course will emphasize grammar, writing sentences, and paragraphs. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 20497 (ESL 004 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 4)
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 013 or ENGL 064 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Courses: ESL 004, ESL 043, ESL 044, ESL 045, ESL 053, ESL 054, ESL 055 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.
Prerequisite: ESL 003 or ENGL 093 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Course: ESL 014 ESL 004 is a grammar class in an English-only environment designed for the high-intermediate ESL student. The course will emphasize grammar, writing sentences, and paragraphs. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 10199 (ESL 004 - Grammar and Comp for ESL 4)
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 012 or ENGL 063 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement. Recommended Companion Courses: ESL 003, ESL 043, ESL 044, ESL 053, ESL 054, ESL 055 ESL 013 is a grammar-based speaking class in an English-only Environment for the 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.