Rancho Santiago Community College District
Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education
Intermediate ESL 3 Course Overview
Instructor:
Class Information: Intermediate ESL 3, Site__, Room__, Days__, Time__
Section Number:
Term:
Fall 2013
Holidays:
Course Description:
Emphasizes higher level language activities, conversations which convey complex thought patterns,
authentic material which expands the use of critical thinking skills, and realistic and
creative/academic writing. This is the seventh course in the Continuing Education ESL continuum.
Five high school elective credits may be granted if student passes the ESL posttest for this class
with 70% or better. Open entry/Open exit.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
 generalize information based on a conversation
 discuss information with a partner on an impromptu topic
 construct meaning from complex vocabulary based on life skill topic
 construct a short paragraph on a topic
 interpret information on a chart or graph.
Tests/Lessons/Homework Assignments:
Students take ESL pre/post tests, CASAS tests and other tests/assessments as provided by the
instructor. Classroom lessons/materials focus on the following life skills categories: basic
communication, consumer economics, community resources, health and safety, occupational
knowledge, and government and law. Homework assignments may be required.
Grading Standards:
Students who attend at least one class meeting receive one of the following grades at the end of a
semester:
COM (complete Intermediate ESL 3 posttest with 70 percent or higher)
P
(pass)
SP
(satisfactory progress)
NP
(no measurable progress)
Attendance Requirements:
Students who do not attend the first class meeting, or are absent for five day classes or four
evening classes within a 2-week period without the instructor’s approval may be dropped.
Textbooks/Materials:
SCE website for ESL Students: http://www.sac.edu/ContinuingEducation/ESL/Pages/default.aspx
Accommodations for Disabilities:
Students with disabilities, who would like to request academic accommodations, are responsible
for identifying themselves to their instructors and to the Disabled Student Programs and Services
(DSPS) office. To make arrangements for academic accommodations at CEC, contact the DSPS
office (D-101) at 714-241-5769, or Mary Stephens at 714-241-5768.
Test Information:
ESL Tests
CASAS Tests
Date
Score
Date
Score
CASAS Form
Date
Score
ESL Pre
ESL Post
EL Civics Assessments
Unit Theme
Date
Score
SCE website for ESL Students: http://www.sac.edu/ContinuingEducation/ESL/Pages/default.aspx