ESL College Grammar Pathway

Overview

The ESL College Grammar Pathway provides a supportive, noncredit pathway into transfer level ESL courses. The curriculum emphasizes rigorous study of the foundational English language skill of grammar with a special focus on application in reading and writing. Students have the opportunity to take a sequence of four courses, from beginning to intermediate, which will help in developing vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students who successfully complete the pathway will be able to enroll in UC and CSU transfer level ESL classes, and will be better prepared to pursue their educational goals, including language learning, transfer, Associate’s Degree, certificate, or CTE.

Program Learning Outcome(s)

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Analyze grammatical content in written discourse for comprehension.
2. Apply grammatical concepts in writing.
3. Matriculate into credit, transfer-level esl courses.
4. Use academic vocabulary, including parts of speech, at the intermediate level.
5. Use foundational grammar, including all verb tenses and types of sentences.

ESL College Grammar Pathway (NCY): Program Requirements