ESL Course Sequence Block Schedule
Students are placed in a corresponding academic block according to their level of English. The English level is determined by their Combined English Language Skills Assessment (CELSA) and/or Assessment of Skills for Successful Entry and Transfer (ASSET) test scores. Each academic block targets: listening and speaking, writing reading, grammar, and comprehension. The classes from one block or semester prepare the student for the next block. Progressive blocks of English can be followed for two years, although a student may advance to a higher level depending on CELSA scores. A student may arrive at SCC with virtually no language skills in English, and in two years, be prepared to take regular classes as well as transitional classes. The course diagram below shows the logical progression of classes.
Level I (CELSA 0 -7) |
| ESL |
010 |
Grammar |
| ESL |
011 |
Listening & Speaking |
| ESL |
012 |
Writing with Oral Practice |
| ESL |
014 |
Lab |
| RDG |
010 |
Reading |
| |
Level II (CELSA 30 - 38) |
| ESL |
020 |
Grammar |
| ESL |
021 |
Listening & Speaking |
| ESL |
022 |
Writing with Oral Practice |
| ESL |
024 |
Lab |
| RDG |
020 |
Reading |
| |
Level III (CELSA 39 - 50) |
| ESL |
030 |
Grammar |
| ESL |
031 |
Listening & Speaking |
| ESL |
032 |
Writing with Oral Practice |
| ESL |
034 |
Lab |
| RDG |
030 |
Reading |
| |
Level IV (CELSA 51 - 66) |
| ESL |
040 |
Grammar |
| ESL |
041 |
Listening & Speaking |
| ESL |
042 |
Writing with Oral Practice |
| ESL |
044 |
Lab |
| RDG |
040 |
Reading |
| |
Transitional Level (CELSA 67 -75*) *Take ASSET for placement |
| ESL |
051 |
Accent Reduction |
| ESL |
054 |
Introduction to American Culture |
|
| ESL |
067 |
Writing - Sentence Level |
(0 - 20 ASSET Test) |
| ESL |
077 |
Writing - Paragraph Level |
(21-40 ASSET Test) |
| ENG |
107 |
First Year Composition |
| ENG |
108 |
First Year Composition Research |
| ENG |
109 |
Business Writing for ESL |
| CRE |
101 |
Critical & Evaluative Reading |
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For More Information
Mr. John Liffiton
Language and Communication Division
1 (480) 423-6447
e-mail: john.liffiton@sccmail.maricopa.edu
International Education Programs
1 (480) 423-6590
For information about how to attend SCC on an F-1 student visa, please e-mail: ied@sccmail.maricopa.edu
Scottsdale Community College
9000 East Chaparral Road
Scottsdale, Arizona
USA 85256-2626 |
