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English
  

  • ENGL& 220W Introduction to Shakespeare

    Credits: 5
    Students explore Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets for their unforgettable characters, brilliant language and timeless themes. Readings and film viewings may include Hamlet, Othello, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Henry V, and The Tempest. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or EAP 099  or placement into ENGL& 101 .
  

  • ENGL& 226 British Literature I

    Credits: 5
    Students explore English literature from the Middle Ages to the 17th century and how it reflects and shapes literary, political, historical, and cultural developments. Students will examine a variety of texts, genres, and perspectives. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or EAP 099  or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • ENGL& 226W British Literature I

    Credits: 5
    Students explore English literature from the Middle Ages to the 17th century and how it reflects and shapes literary, political, historical, and cultural developments. Students will examine a variety of texts, genres, and perspectives. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or EAP 099  or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • ENGL& 227 British Literature II

    Credits: 5
    Students explore English literature from the 17th century to the late 18th century and how it reflects and shapes literary, political, historical, and cultural developments. Students will examine a variety of texts, genres, and perspectives. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or EAP 099 , or placement into ENGL& 101 .
  

  • ENGL& 227W British Literature II

    Credits: 5
    Students explore English literature from the 17th century to the late 18th century and how it reflects and shapes literary, political, historical, and cultural developments. Students will examine a variety of texts, genres, and perspectives. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or EAP 099 , or placement into ENGL& 101 .
  

  • ENGL& 228 British Literature III

    Credits: 5
    Students explore English literature from the 19th to the 20th century and how it reflects and shapes literary, political, historical, and cultural developments. Students will examine a variety of texts, genres and perspectives. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or EAP 099 , or placement into ENGL& 101 .
  

  • ENGL& 228W British Literature III

    Credits: 5
    Students explore English literature from the 19th to the 20th century and how it reflects and shapes literary, political, historical, and cultural developments. Students will examine a variety of texts, genres and perspectives. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or EAP 099 , or placement into ENGL& 101 .
  

  • ENGL& 229 Gothic Literature

    Credits: 5
    Students explore how Gothic literature challenges conventional views through horror, the irrational, & the supernatural & examines how this literature expresses political, social, and cultural fears. They also trace the genre’s transformations through three centuries of British & American literature and film. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or EAP 099 , or placement into ENGL& 101 .
  

  • ENGL& 229W Gothic Literature

    Credits: 5
    Students explore how Gothic literature challenges conventional views through horror, the irrational, & the supernatural & examines how this literature expresses political, social, and cultural fears. They also trace the genre’s transformations through three centuries of British & American literature and film. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or EAP 099 , or placement into ENGL& 101 .
  

  • ENGL& 230 Technical Report Writing

    Credits: 3
    Students learn the fundamental principles and practices of effective technical writing in business, non-profit and/or government environments. Writing includes reports, letters, resumes, progress reports, brochures, technical reports, newsletters, executive summaries, surveys, and project documentation. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: ENGL& 101  or equivalent with instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • ENGL& 244 American Literature I

    Credits: 5
    Students explore American literature thematically and examine how it reflects and shapes literary, political, historical, and cultural developments. Each course will focus on a particular theme. Possible themes are: protest, war, the Harlem Renaissance, immigration, or American Dreams. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or EAP 099 , or placement into ENGL& 101 .
  

  • ENGL& 244W American Literature I

    Credits: 5
    Students explore American literature thematically and examine how it reflects and shapes literary, political, historical, and cultural developments. Each course will focus on a particular theme. Possible themes are: protest, war, the Harlem Renaissance, immigration, or American Dreams. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or EAP 099 , or placement into ENGL& 101 .
  

  • ENGL& 245 American Literature II

    Credits: 5
    Students explore how literature in a particular time period reflects and shapes literary movements and political, historical, and cultural developments. Each course may focus on a different time period. Possible timelines are: Colonial to 19th-century; 19th-century; 20th-century and 21st-century. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or EAP 099 , or placement into ENGL& 101 .
  

  • ENGL& 245W American Literature II

    Credits: 5
    Students explore how literature in a particular time period reflects and shapes literary movements and political, historical, and cultural developments. Each course may focus on a different time period. Possible timelines are: Colonial to 19th-century; 19th-century; 20th-century and 21st-century. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or EAP 099 , or placement into ENGL& 101 .
  

  • ENGL& 246 American Literature III

    Credits: 5
    Students explore American literature through a particular genre or literary movement and examine how it reflects and shapes cultural, political, and historical developments. Genres and movements might include one of the following: Modernism, science fiction, protest literature, Beat poets, or LGBT literature. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or EAP 099 , or placement into ENGL& 101 .
  

  • ENGL& 246W American Literature III

    Credits: 5
    Students explore American literature through a particular genre or literary movement and examine how it reflects and shapes cultural, political, and historical developments. Genres and movements might include one of the following: Modernism, science fiction, protest literature, Beat poets, or LGBT literature. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or EAP 099 , or placement into ENGL& 101 .

English for Academic Purposes - ABE
  

  • EAPAB 090 English for Academic Purposes B

    Credits: 10
    Students prepare for academic coursework, with emphasis on content-based reading and writing for academic purposes, including essays, reports, summaries, and short-answer responses. Students read pre-college level materials, with a focus on academic vocabulary. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESLAB 060  with Pass or 2.0 or better, or placement on the Shoreline Advanced ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • EAPAB 099 English for Academic Purposes C

    Credits: 5
    Students prepare for further academic coursework, refining the skills necessary for ENGL& 101  and college courses. Emphasis is on content-based reading and writing for academic purposes. Students study more complex grammar and vocabulary and read increasingly complex introductory college-level materials. Previously ESL 099 and ESL 100. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of EAPAB 090  with Pass or 2.0 or better, or placement on the Shoreline Advanced ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

English for Academic Purposes
  

  • EAP 080 English for Academic Purposes

    Credits: 10
    A Students gain skills necessary for success in college courses. Students progress from paragraph to basic essay writing. Students build skills in academic reading. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESLAF 070  or appropriate placement on the advanced Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • EAP 090 English for Academic Purposes B

    Credits: 10
    Students prepare for academic coursework, with emphasis on content-based reading and writing for academic purposes, including essays, reports, summaries, and short-answer responses. Students read precollege level materials, with a focus on academic vocabulary. Previously ESL 090. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESLAF 080, ESLAB 060 , EAP 080 , or placement on the Shoreline Advanced ESL Placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • EAP 095 Academic Listening and Speaking

    Credits: 5
    ESL students improve their academic listening and speaking skills to help them succeed in college classes. Students listen to and take notes on lectures and use course topics to practice speaking skills required in academic settings. Students also develop a larger academic vocabulary. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the Advanced ESL placement test or concurrent enrollment in ESL level 5 or above.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • EAP 099 English for Academic Purposes C

    Credits: 5
    Students prepare for further academic coursework, refining the skills necessary for ENGL& 101  and college courses. Emphasis is on content-based reading and writing for academic purposes. Students study more complex grammar and vocabulary and read increasingly complex introductory college-level materials. Previously ESL 099 and ESL 100. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of EAP 090  or appropriate placement on the Advanced Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Environmental Science
  

  • ENVS 202 Ecology of Natural Landscapes

    Credits: 6
    A study of the ecology of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and the interaction between them. This course examines models of how ecosystem processes operate at the watershed and landscape level, and the management options and environmental regulations which evolve from our understanding of those processes. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: ENVS& 101 , equivalent, or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • ENVS 297 Individual Project In Environmental Science

    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of environmental science. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • ENVS 298 Individual Project In Environmental Science

    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of environmental science. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • ENVS 299 Individual Project In Environmental Science

    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of environmental science. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science

    Credits: 5
    A college level telecourse in environmental science which also serves as a resource for courses in biology, ecology, geography, geology and political science. It will utilize written material and television programs and may also serve as a resource for local governments and community action groups in planning and development. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • ENVS& 101 Introduction to Environmental Science

    Credits: 5
    Examine natural cycles, ecosystems and other basic concepts of ecology. Study the issues of population, pollution and natural resources. The effects of economic, political and scientific decisions on us and our environment. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: Placement into ENGL& 101 
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ENVS& 101W Introduction to Environmental Science

    Credits: 5
    Examine natural cycles, ecosystems and other basic concepts of ecology. Study the issues of population, pollution and natural resources. The effects of economic, political and scientific decisions on us and our environment. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: Placement into ENGL& 101 
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

English as a Second Language
  

  • ESL 005 Special Topics In English As a Second Language

    Credits: 1- 5
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in English as a Second Language.
  

  • ESL 091 Anatomy and Physiology for ESl Students

    Credits: 5
    This course prepares ESL students for biology and/or health occupation courses. Reading, writing, listening and speaking skills are integrated with an overview of basic anatomy and physiology and selected diseases. ESL and biology faculty co-teach this course. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESL Level 5 or ESL Placement into Level 6 or above.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • ESL 094 TOEFL Preparation

    Credits: 3
    Designed for high intermediate or advanced ESL students who need to take the internet-based TOEFL to enter undergraduate and graduate programs. Focus is on question types, test-taking strategies, and listening, reading, writing and speaking skills appropriate for the internet-based TOEFL. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Enrollment in or completion of ESL 098 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall

ESL for College and Career
  

  • ESLC 010 ESL for College and Career 1

    Credits: 1-10
    ESLC 010 is the first of six courses that prepare students to use English in college and career by building reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students will be able to provide personal information, describe daily routines, and identify job and job-related abilities. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLC 020 ESL for College and Career 2

    Credits: 1-10
    ESLC 020 is the second of six courses that prepare students to use English in college and career by building reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students will be able to communicate about topics related to their everyday lives, and their personal, vocational, and academic goals. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESLC 010  with Pass or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLC 030 ESL for College and Career 3

    Credits: 1-10
    ESLC 030 is the third of six courses that prepare students to use English in college and career by building reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students will be able to communicate effectively about a range of topics related to their personal, vocational, and academic goals. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESLC 020  with Pass or placement by Shoreline ESL test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLC 040 ESL for College and Career 4

    Credits: 1-10
    ESLC 040 is the fourth of six courses that prepare students to use English in college and career by building reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students will be able to communicate effectively about topics related to their education, workplace, and community. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESLC 030  with Pass or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLC 050 ESL for College and Career 5

    Credits: 1-10
    ESLC 050 begins to prepare students to advance to pre-college courses and professional/technical training. Students read and listen to a range of texts in order to contribute ideas to discussions, develop opinions, and write paragraphs. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESLC 040  with Pass or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLC 060 ESL for College and Career 6

    Credits: 1-10
    ESLC 060 continues to build English skills students need to advance to college courses and professional/technical training. Students read and listen to a range of texts in order to contribute to discussions, develop opinions, and write essays. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESLC 050  with Pass or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

ESL/ABE
  

  • ESLAB 001 Special Topics In ESLAB

    Credits: 1
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in ESLAB.
  

  • ESLAB 002 Special Topics In ESLAB

    Credits: 2
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in ESLAB.
  

  • ESLAB 003 Special Topics In ESLAB

    Credits: 3
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in ESLAB.
  

  • ESLAB 004 Special Topics In ESLAB

    Credits: 4
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in ESLAB.
  

  • ESLAB 005 Special Topics In ESLAB

    Credits: 5
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in ESLAB.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • ESLAB 006 ESL Through Technology I

    Credits: 1-3
    Students work on level-appropriate language skills in 4 areas – speaking, listening, reading, writing - and learn basic computer media technology. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ESL levels one or two.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAB 007 ESL Through Technology II

    Credits: 1-3
    Students work on level-appropriate language skills in 4 areas – speaking, listening, reading, writing - and learn basic computer-media technology. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into level three, four, or five.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAB 009 ESL Language Lab

    Credits: 1
    A learning center for students enrolled in ESL Level 1 to 5. Students practice language skills under supervision of an ESL instructor. Students must attend 20 hours on a drop in basis. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAB 010 Integrated Skills In English 1

    Credits: 10
    Students will improve reading, writing and grammar in life skills contexts such as providing personal information, describing daily events, and identifying jobs and work-related abilities. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAB 015 Listening and Speaking In English 1

    Credits: 5
    Students improve listening and speaking to communicate in contexts such as personal information, schedules, jobs, and work-related abilities. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the CASAS and/ or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAB 020 Integrated Skills In English 2

    Credits: 10
    Students will improve their reading, writing and grammar for home, school, work and community with an emphasis on well-formed sentences. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAB 025 Listening and Speaking In English 2

    Credits: 5
    Students practice listening and speaking in the contexts of school, work, health, shopping, and places in the community. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAB 030 Integrated Skills In English 3

    Credits: 10
    Students further develop their reading, writing, and grammar skills with an emphasis on writing basic paragraphs. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAB 035 Listening and Speaking In English 3

    Credits: 5
    Students practice more complex listening and speaking tasks in job, school and daily-life situations. Students acquire basic conversational skills. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAB 037 ESLAB Level 3 I-DEA

    Credits: 5
    A 5 credit hybrid course providing additional technology, reading, writing, speaking, and listening instruction for students enrolled in ESLAB 030 /ESLAB 035 . Students develop language and technology skills under supervision of an ESL I-DEA Instructor. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESLAB 020 /ESLAB 025  or placement into ESLAB 030 /ESLAB 035 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAB 040 Integrated Skills In English 4

    Credits: 10
    Students read about personal, social and cultural issues and write well-organized, detailed paragraphs using more advanced vocabulary and grammar. Students continue to develop life skills. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAB 045 Listening and Speaking In English 4

    Credits: 5
    Students continue to develop listening and speaking skills at an increasingly complex level. Students improve communication skills for everyday life and academic preparation. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAB 047 ESL Healthcare Overview

    Credits: 5
    ESL Healthcare Overview introduces students to careers in healthcare, common cultural differences found in healthcare settings and an overview of basic human anatomy. Listening, speaking and study skills are integrated into course content. Previously ESLAB 048. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESL level 3 or placement into ESL level 4 or above or by instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • ESLAB 050 Integrated Skills In English 5

    Credits: 10
    Students read pre-college materials, build vocabulary, use more advanced grammar and write well-developed and connected paragraphs that combine personal with text-based information. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAB 054 Connecting to College and Careers

    Credits: 1
    This course transitions students into college courses and introduces distance learning. Using technology, students enhance their communication skills while learning vocabulary and basic concepts related to careers and educational options. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ESL level five or successful completion of ESL level four or equivalent with instructor permission.
  

  • ESLAB 055 Listening and Speaking 5

    Credits: 5
    This course continues to emphasize listening and speaking at an increasingly complex level. Students improve skills relevant for everyday life and college preparation. They take notes on and discuss short lectures and passages of informal speech. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESLAB 045 , ESL placement into level 5, or instructor’s permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAB 057 ESL Medical Terminology

    Credits: 1- 5
    ESL Medical Terminology prepares students for health occupation courses and programs. Students improve their English as they learn medical terms, and an overview of basic anatomy. Medical Terminology and ESL faculty co-teach this course. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESL level 4 or ESL placement into level 5 or by instructor permission.
  

  • ESLAB 058 Focus On Writing

    Credits: 5
    Students practice writing skills to help them succeed in ESL and college classes. Students learn to find and correct errors, review grammar points and mechanics, and write in a variety of contexts. Some emphasis on organization. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESL level 3 or placement into ESL level 4, 5, or 6.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAB 059 English for the Office

    Credits: 5
    This course helps prepare ESL students for a career in an office setting. Language and technology skills are integrated with basic computer, software, office terminology, telephone and note-taking skills, basic business document preparation, and job search strategies. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESL level 4, placement into level 5, or by instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAB 060 Integrated Skills In English 6

    Credits: 10
    In this integrated reading, writing and grammar course, students gain skills necessary to advance to college courses and professional/ technical training. Students progress from paragraph to basic essay writing. Reading topics vary depending on textbooks and instructor and/or student choice. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESL level 5 or appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAB 067 Anatomy and Physiology for ESL Students

    Credits: 5
    ESL Anatomy and Physiology prepares students for biology and/ or health occupation courses and programs. Students improve their English skills as they learn basic anatomy, physiology and selected diseases. ESL and Biology faculty co-teach this course. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESL Level 4 or ESL placement into Level 5 or above or by instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

ESLAF - International
  

  • ESLAF 001 Special Topics In ESLAF

    Credits: 1
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in ESLAF.
  

  • ESLAF 004 Special Topics In ESLAF

    Credits: 4
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in ESLAF.
  

  • ESLAF 005 Special Topics In ESLAF

    Credits: 5
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in ESLAF.
  

  • ESLAF 006 ESL Through Technology I-International

    Credits: 1-3
    Students work on level-appropriate language skills in 4 areas – speaking, listening, reading, writing - and learn basic computer-media technology. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ESL levels one or two.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAF 007 ESL Through Technology II-International

    Credits: 1-3
    Students work on level-appropriate language skills in 4 areas – speaking, listening, reading, writing - and learn basic computer-media technology. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into level three, four, or five.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAF 010 Integrated Skills In English 1-International

    Credits: 10
    Students will improve reading, writing and grammar in life skills contexts such as providing personal information, describing daily events, free-time activities and hobbies. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAF 015 Listening and Speaking In English 1-International

    Credits: 5
    Students improve listening and speaking to communicate in contexts such as personal information, schedules, free-time activities and hobbies. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAF 020 Integrated Skills In English 2-International

    Credits: 10
    Students will improve their reading, writing and grammar for home, school and community with an emphasis on well-formed sentences. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAF 025 Listening and Speaking In English 2-International

    Credits: 5
    Students practice listening and speaking in the contexts of school, health, shopping, and places in the community. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAF 050 Foundations In ESL A-Integrated Skills (10)

    Credits: 10
    Students write simple paragraphs on personal topics by combining basic vocabulary and grammar structures. Students read a variety of texts on personal subjects. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAF 051 Foundations In ESL A-Speaking/Listening

    Credits: 5
    Students practice speaking and listening skills within school, daily life and social situations. Students practice conversing and speaking clearly. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAF 058 Focus On Math

    Credits: 4
    Focus on Math introduces international ESL students to basic math terminology within the context of life skills. Students learn (or review) basic math skills (arithmetic). Students improve their English skills as they work through basic number and word problems. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ESLAB 010 , ESLAB 020  or ESLAF 050 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAF 060 Foundations In ESL B-Integrated Skills

    Credits: 10
    Students write more complex paragraphs by combining expanded vocabulary and grammar structures. Students read a variety of preacademic texts and materials. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESLAF 050  or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAF 061 Foundations In ESL B-Speaking/Listening

    Credits: 5
    Students practice speaking and listening skills at an increasingly complex level. Students improve listening skills for everyday life as well as for college preparation and speak clearly enough to be understood by others. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESLAF 051  or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAF 070 Foundations In ESL C-Integrated Skills

    Credits: 10
    Students read pre-college materials, build vocabulary, use more advanced grammar and write developed paragraphs that combine personal with text-based information. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESLAF 060  or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • ESLAF 078 Focus On Writing

    Credits: 5
    Students practice writing skills to help them succeed in ESL and college classes. Students learn to find and correct errors, review grammar points and mechanics, and write in a variety of contexts. Some emphasis on organization. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of level ESLAF 050  or placement into level ESLAF 060 , ESLAF 070 , or EAP 080 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

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  • FILM 210 Prod. and Marketing for Ind. Film

    Credits: 5
    Intensive introduction to the practical applications of single camera video production techniques. Students work towards basic proficiencies on video camera, lighting, and audio equipment. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • FILM 255 Basic Video Production

    Credits: 3
    Intensive introduction to the practical applications of single camera video production techniques. Students work towards basic proficiencies on video camera, lighting, and audio equipment. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • FILM 256 Video Production I

    Credits: 5
    Survey of the principles, theories and techniques of digital filmmaking production and visual storytelling with a focus on single-camera production. Includes an introduction to the production process, storyboarding, lighting, sound capture, and local filmmaking resources. Appropriate for all levels of experience. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: CINEM 201 /CINEM 201W  or CINEM 202  or FILM 255  with a 2.0 or better or instructor’s permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • FILM 257 Video Production II

    Credits: 5
    This advanced video production course focuses more intensely on group collaboration, multi-camera digital filmmaking skills, and working with clients in a video production environment. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: FILM 255  or FILM 256  with a 2.0 or better or instructor’s permission. Prior video production experience required.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • FILM 258 Cinematography and Sound Recording

    Credits: 5
    An advanced film course focusing on cinematography, lighting and sound. There is an emphasis on directing, grip and gaffing techniques, the aesthetics of camera work and dual-system sound recording. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: FILM 255  or FILM 256  or FILM 257  or instructor’s permission.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • FILM 265 Editing I

    Credits: 5
    Introduction to video editing and the post-production process. Explores the historical and artistic development of editing, prevailing theoretical models, current/emerging technology, and techniques. Investigates post-production software (Media Composer, Final Cut Pro or Premiere, depending on quarter). Open to all levels. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: VCT 125  recommended.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of MAC OS proficiency test or completion/concurrent enrollment in VCT 124  required or instructor’s permission.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  

  • FILM 266 Editing I: Final Cut Studio

    Credits: 5
    Introduction to video editing and post-production. Explores the historical and artistic development of editing, prevailing theoretical models, current and emerging technology and techniques. Investigates the post-production spectrum using Final Cut Studio. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: VCT 124  and VCT 125  or instructor’s permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  

  • FILM 269 Editing II

    Credits: 5
    This course focuses on advanced video editing skills using leading nonlinear editing systems. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: FILM 265 , VCT 268  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • FILM 285 Screenwriting

    Credits: 5
    An intensive seminar on the fundamentals of dramatic writing for the screen. This course focuses on key script elements: plot structure, character and scene development. Students will write multiple short screenplays over the course of the quarter. Open to all levels of screenwriting experience. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement in ENGL& 101  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • FILM 286 Film Production Management

    Credits: 4
    Survey course which explores the legal, financial and logistical aspects of film production. Covers producing and scheduling, insurance, contracts, releases, script breakdowns and preparing bids. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Any other course in Film or instructor’s permission.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • FILM 287 The Documentary

    Credits: 5
    A praxis course focused on the analysis of film and video productions intended to be seen as factual presentations of historical, political or social events as well as introductory documentary production techniques. Course also covers the legal and ethical issues inherent in documentary production and distribution. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: CINEM 201 /CINEM 201W  or CINEM 202  with a 2.0 or better or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  

  • FILM 290 Industry Experience In Film

    Credits: 1- 5
    Application of digital filmmaking techniques and theories in an off-campus production environment. Site approval must be obtained by student. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • FILM 291 Special Topics In Film/Video

    Credits: 1
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in film/video.
  

  • FILM 292 Special Topics In Film/Video

    Credits: 2
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in film/video.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Winter, Spring
  

  • FILM 293 Special Topics In Film/Video

    Credits: 3
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in film/video.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • FILM 294 Special Topics In Film/Video

    Credits: 4
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in film/video.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • FILM 295 Special Topics In Film/Video

    Credits: 5
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in film/video.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • FILM 297 Individual Project In Film/Video

    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of film/video. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
  

  • FILM 298 Individual Project In Film/Video

    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of film/video. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
  

  • FILM 299 Individual Project In Film/Video

    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of film/video. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
 

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