Advanced Academic English as a Second Language
Requirements for the Certificate of Accomplishment. The Certificate of Accomplishment in Advanced Academic ESL provides students,
prospective employers, and others with documented evidence of persistence and academic accomplishment in ESL. Each course must
be completed with a final grade of C or higher. Where available, grades of Pass may be used.
Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to:
 Demonstrate comprehension of and ability to read critically a variety of genres of authentic texts
 Demonstrate ability to write expository essays and academic summaries
 Demonstrate ability to use various grammatical structures to establish sequence and coherence
 Speak with increasing confidence, fluency, and control in formal and informal oral communication
 Recognize and correct pronunciation and speech problems that impede successful communication
Core Courses
Units
ESL 160 High-Advanced Academic ESL .................. 4
ESL 79 Advanced Speaking and Pronunciation........ 3
Electives (Choose one):
ESL 66 Advanced Listening and Reading ................. 3
ESL 69 Accent Improvement .................................... 2
ESL 85 Advanced Editing and Grammar Review ...... 2
Total Units ............................................................9-10