Jun 26, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

English for Academic Purposes - ABE

  
  • EAPAB 99 English for Academic Purposes C


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of EAPAB 90  with Pass or 2.0 or better, or placement on the Shoreline Advanced ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

English for Academic Purposes

  
  • EAP 1 Special Topics in EAP


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in EAP.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
  
  • EAP 2 Special Topics in EAP


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 2
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in EAP.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
  
  • EAP 3 Special Topics in EAP


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 3
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in EAP.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
  
  • EAP 4 Special Topics in EAP


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 4
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in EAP.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
  
  • EAP 5 Special Topics in EAP


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 5
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in EAP.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
  
  • EAP 80 English for Academic Purposes A


    Minimum Units: 10
    Maximum Units: 10
    Students gain skills necessary for success in college courses. Students progress from paragraph to basic essay writing. Students build skills in academic reading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESLAF 70  with Pass or appropriate placement on the advanced Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • EAP 90 English for Academic Purposes B


    Minimum Units: 10
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESLAB 60  or EAP 80  with a Pass / 2.0 or above, or placement on the Shoreline Advanced ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • EAP 95 Academic Listening and Speaking


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the Advanced ESL placement test or concurrent enrollment in ESL level 5 or above.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • EAP 99 English for Academic Purposes C


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of EAP 90  with Pass / 2.0 or above, or appropriate placement on the Advanced Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Environmental Science

  
  • ENVS 202 Ecology of Natural Landscapes


    Minimum Units: 6
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: ENVS& 101 , equivalent, or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Science Lab
  
  • ENVS 297 Individual Project in Environmental Science


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of environmental science. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • ENVS 298 Individual Project in Environmental Science


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of environmental science. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • ENVS 299 Individual Project in Environmental Science


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of environmental science. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Science Non-Lab
  
  • ENVS& 101 Introduction to Environmental Science


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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. Laboratory.
    Prerequisite Required: Recommended placement into ENGL& 101 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Science Lab
  
  • ENVS& 101W Introduction to Environmental Science


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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. Laboratory.
    Prerequisite Required: Recommended placement into ENGL& 101 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Science Lab

English as a Second Language

  
  • ESL 5 Special Topics in English as a Second Language


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 5
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in English as a Second Language.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
  
  • ESL 91 Anatomy and Physiology for ESL Students


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESL Level 5 or ESL Placement into Level 6 or above.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • ESL 94 Test Preparation


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Designed for high intermediate or advanced ESL students who need to take the IELTS, TOEFL or another standardized test to enter undergraduate and graduate programs. Focus is on question types, test-taking strategies, and listening, reading, writing and speaking skills appropriate for standardized tests of English.
    Prerequisite Required: Enrollment in or completion of ESL 060 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Fall

ESL for College and Career

  
  • ESLC 10 ESL for College and Career 1


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the SCC ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLC 20 ESL for College and Career 2


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESLC 010 with Pass or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLC 30 ESL for College and Career 3


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESLC 020 with Pass or placement by Shoreline ESL test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLC 40 ESL for College and Career 4


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESLC 030 with Pass or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLC 50 ESL for College and Career 5


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESL 040 with Pass or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLC 60 ESL for College and Career 6


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESLC 050 with Pass or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

ESL/ABE

  
  • ESLAB 1 Special Topics in ESL/ABE


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in ESLAB.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
  
  • ESLAB 2 Special Topics in ESL/ABE


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in ESLAB.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
  
  • ESLAB 3 Special Topics in ESL/ABE


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in ESLAB.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
  
  • ESLAB 4 Special Topics in ESL/ABE


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 4
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in ESLAB.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
  
  • ESLAB 5 Special Topics in ESL/ABE


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 5
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in ESLAB.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • ESLAB 6 ESL Through Technology I


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 3
    Students work on level-appropriate language skills in 4 areas – speaking, listening, reading, writing - and learn basic computer-media technology. This class may be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ESL levels one or two.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAB 7 ESL Through Technology II


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 3
    Students work on level-appropriate language skills in 4 areas – speaking, listening, reading, writing - and learn basic computer-media technology. This class may be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into level three, four, or five.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAB 8 ESL Registration and Enrollment


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Students will learn about and be placed in the ESL program within Transitional Studies. Students will learn about campus resources, goals, barriers, and how to be successful in their classes.
    Prerequisite Required: To enroll in this class contact Transitional Studies esl@shoreline.edu.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
  
  • ESLAB 9 ESL Language Lab


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAB 10 Integrated Skills in English 1


    Minimum Units: 10
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAB 15 Listening & Speaking in English 1


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Students improve listening and speaking to communicate in contexts such as personal information, schedules, jobs, and work-related abilities.
    Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAB 17 ESL Level 1 Technology Instruction and Support


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    This course provides basic digital literacy instruction to support reading, writing, speaking, and listening development for students enrolled in ESLAB/ESLAF Level 1 classes. Students develop language and technology skills under the supervision of an ESL instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into Level 1 through the ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
  
  • ESLAB 20 Integrated Skills in English 2


    Minimum Units: 10
    Maximum Units: 10
    Students will improve their reading, writing and grammar for home, school, work and community with an emphasis on well-formed sentences.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAB 25 Listening & Speaking in English 2


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Students practice listening and speaking in the contexts of school, work, health, shopping, and places in the community.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAB 27 ESL Level 2 Technology Instruction and Support


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    This course provides basic digital literacy instruction to support reading, writing, speaking, and listening development for students enrolled in ESLAB/ESLAF Level 2 classes. Students develop language and technology skills under the supervision of an ESL instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into Level 2 through the ESL program placement test or by passing Level 1.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
  
  • ESLAB 30 Integrated Skills in English 3


    Minimum Units: 10
    Maximum Units: 10
    Students further develop their reading, writing, and grammar skills with an emphasis on writing basic paragraphs.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAB 35 Listening & Speaking in English 3


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Students practice more complex listening and speaking tasks in job, school and daily-life situations. Students acquire basic conversational skills.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAB 37 ESLAB Level 3 I-DEA


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    A 5 credit hybrid course providing additional technology, reading, writing, speaking, and listening instruction for students enrolled in ESLAB 30 /ESLAB 35 . Students develop language and technology skills under supervision of an ESL I-DEA Instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESLAB 20 /ESLAB 25  or placement into ESLAB 30 /ESLAB 35 .
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAB 40 Integrated Skills in English 4


    Minimum Units: 10
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAB 45 Listening & Speaking in English 4


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Students continue to develop listening and speaking skills at an increasingly complex level. Students improve communication skills for everyday life and academic preparation.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAB 47 ESL Healthcare Overview


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESL level 3 or placement into ESL level 4 or above or by instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • ESLAB 50 Integrated Skills in English 5


    Minimum Units: 10
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAB 54 Connecting to College and Careers


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ESL level five or successful completion of ESL level four or equivalent with instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
  
  • ESLAB 55 Listening and Speaking 5


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAB 57 ESL Medical Terminology


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESL level 4 or ESL placement into level 5 or by instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
  
  • ESLAB 58 Focus on Writing


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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. Course may be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESL level 3 or placement into ESL level 4, 5, or 6.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAB 59 English for the Office


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESL level 4, placement into level 5, or by instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAB 60 Integrated Skills in English 6


    Minimum Units: 10
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESL level 5 or appropriate placement on the CASAS and/or Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAB 67 Anatomy and Physiology for ESL Students


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESL Level 4 or ESL placement into Level 5 or above or by instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: BEdA
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

ESLAF - International

  
  • ESLAF 1 Special Topics in ESLAF


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in ESLAF.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
  
  • ESLAF 4 Special Topics in ESLAF


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 4
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in ESLAF.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
  
  • ESLAF 5 Special Topics in ESLAF


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 5
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in ESLAF.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
  
  • ESLAF 6 ESL Through Technology I-International


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 3
    Students work on level-appropriate language skills in 4 areas – speaking, listening, reading, writing - and learn basic computer-media technology. This class may be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ESL levels one or two.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAF 7 ESL Through Technology II-International


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 3
    Students work on level-appropriate language skills in 4 areas – speaking, listening, reading, writing - and learn basic computer-media technology. This class may be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into level three, four, or five
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAF 10 Integrated Skills in English 1 -International


    Minimum Units: 10
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAF 13 ESL 1 (10-credit Pathway)


    Minimum Units: 10
    Maximum Units: 10
    ESLAF 13 is the first of a series of courses that prepares 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAF 15 Listening & Speaking in English 1 -International


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Students improve listening and speaking to communicate in contexts such as personal information, schedules, free-time activities and hobbies.
    Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAF 20 Integrated Skills in English 2 -International


    Minimum Units: 10
    Maximum Units: 10
    Students will improve their reading, writing and grammar for home, school and community with an emphasis on well-formed sentences.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAF 23 ESL 2 (10-Credit Pathway)


    Minimum Units: 10
    Maximum Units: 10
    ESLAF 23 is the second course in a series that prepares 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESLAF Level 1 with Pass or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAF 25 Listening & Speaking in English 2 -International


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Students practice listening and speaking in the contexts of school, health, shopping, and places in the community.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAF 50 Foundations in ESL A–Integrated Skills


    Minimum Units: 10
    Maximum Units: 10
    Students write simple paragraphs on personal topics by combining basic vocabulary and grammar structures. Students read a variety of texts on personal subjects.
    Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAF 51 Foundations in ESL A–Speaking/Listening


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Students practice speaking and listening skills within school, daily life and social situations. Students practice conversing and speaking clearly.
    Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAF 53 Foundations in ESL A (10-credit pathway)


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 10
    This course prepares 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESLAF Level 2 with Pass or placement by Shoreline ESL test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
  
  • ESLAF 58 Focus on Math


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ESLAB 10 , ESLAB 20  or ESLAF 50 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAF 60 Foundations in ESL B–Integrated Skills


    Minimum Units: 10
    Maximum Units: 10
    Students write more complex paragraphs by combining expanded vocabulary and grammar structures. Students read a variety of pre-academic texts and materials.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESLAF 50  or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAF 61 Foundations in ESL B–Speaking/Listening


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESLAF 051 or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAF 63 Foundations in ESL A (10-credit pathway)


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 10
    This course prepares 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ESLAF Level 3 with Pass or placement by Shoreline ESL test.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAF 70 Foundations in ESL C–Integrated Skills


    Minimum Units: 10
    Maximum Units: 10
    Students read pre-college materials, build vocabulary, use more advanced grammar and write developed paragraphs that combine personal with text-based information.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESLAF 60  or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ESLAF 78 Focus on Writing


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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. Course may be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESLAF 50  or placement into ESLAF 60 , ESLAF 70 , or EAP 80 .
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Film/Video

  
  • FILM 210 Producing and Marketing for Independent Film


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    The study of independent film producing. Includes marketing, the fundamentals of pre-production, budgeting, fundraising techniques, contracts, hiring, working with crew and unions, leadership techniques, branding, and networking.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • FILM 255 Basic Video Production


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • FILM 256 Video Production I


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • FILM 257 Video Production II


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Prior video production experience required.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • FILM 258 Cinematography and Sound Recording


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • FILM 265 Editing I


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Intro 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. Course may be repeated.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of MAC OS proficiency test or completion/concurrent enrollment in VCT 124  required or instructor’s permission. VCT 125  recommended.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • FILM 266 Editing and Final Cut Pro


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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. Open to all levels of experience.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of Mac OS proficiency test or completion/concurrent enrollment in VCT 124  required or instructor’s permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • FILM 269 Editing II


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    This course focuses on advanced video editing skills using leading non-linear editing systems. Third course in the editing and post-production sequence.
    Prerequisite Required: FILM 265 , VCT 268  or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • FILM 285 Screenwriting


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • FILM 286 Film Production Management


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • FILM 287 The Documentary


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  
  • FILM 290 Industry Experience in Film


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 5
    Application of digital filmmaking techniques and theories in an off-campus production environment. Site approval must be obtained by student. Course may be repeated.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • FILM 291 Special Topics in Film/Video


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in film/video.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
  
  • FILM 292 Special Topics in Film/Video


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in film/video.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • FILM 293 Special Topics in Film/Video


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in film/video.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • FILM 294 Special Topics in Film/Video


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 4
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in film/video.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • FILM 295 Special Topics in Film/Video


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in film/video.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • FILM 297 Individual Project in Film/Video


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of film/video. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
  
  • FILM 298 Individual Project in Film/Video


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of film/video. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • FILM 299 Individual Project in Film/Video


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of film/video. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer

French

  
  • FRCH 293 Special Topics in French


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in French.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • FRCH 295 Special Topics in French


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in French.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • FRCH 297 Individual Project in French


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of French. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • FRCH 298 Individual Project in French


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of French. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • FRCH 299 Individual Project in French


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of French. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
 

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