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Spring 2012 - Schedule for Specialty ESL Classes


Specialty ESL Program

These courses allow students to use their developing English language skills in real world situations while focusing on academic readiness, business, or American cultural studies. Books are required for most classes and can be purchased from the Loudoun Campus bookstore (LR135).

Some Specialty ESL courses are available to F-1 visa students. F-1 visa students need to speak with the ESL Coordinator for course selection before registering.

All new students must take the ESL placement test before registering. Students will be placed in the appropriate levels of these classes based on the results of the test (an oral interview and a writing sample).

Class locations are subject to change. The college does not provide transportation to or between class locations. For maps and directions see Student Information.

Non-Instructional Days: There will be no classes February 20, March 5-11, and May 28, 2012.

To register and pay online click on the course number.

ACADEMIC READINESS COURSES

ESLA 1934 INTERMEDIATE ORAL COMMUNICATION
Tuesday and Thursday, February 7 - April 19, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
(5.0 CEUs) $390 Location: This class is moved from Potomac Falls High School to Signal Hill
ESLA 1911 INTERMEDIATE READING AND COMPOSITION
Monday and Wednesday, February 6 - April 23, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
(5.0 CEUs) $390 Location: This class is moved from Potomac Falls High School to Signal Hill
ESLA 1944 TOEFL PREPARATION
Tuesday and Thursday, February 7 - April 19, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
(5.0 CEUs) $410 Location: Signal Hill
ESLA 1879 ACADEMIC VOCABULARY
Tuesday and Thursday, January 31 - May 3, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
(4.0 CEUs)    $360     Location: Signal Hill and Reston Center
ESLA 1917 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED GRAMMAR                
Tuesday, February 7 - May 1, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
(3.0 CEUs) $295 Location: This class is moved from Potomac Falls High School to Signal Hill
ESLA 1916 ADVANCED WRITING                
Wednesday, February 8 - May 2, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
(3.0 CEUs) $295 Location: This class is moved from Potomac Falls High School to Signal Hill

AMERICAN BUSINESS COURSES

ESLA 1960 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Saturday, February 4 - March 31, 9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
(2.0 CEUs)  $195 Location: Signal Hill
ESLA 1870 MARKETING ESSENTIALS
Saturday, April 21 - June 9, 9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
(2.0 CEUs)  $195 Location: Signal Hill
ESLA 1829 New! PUBLIC SPEAKING
Thursday, April 19 - June 7, 7:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m.
(2.0 CEUs)  $195 Location: This class is moved from Potomac Falls High School to Signal Hill
ESLA 1825 INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT OFFICE
Tuesday and Thursday, February 2 - May 8, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
(4.0 CEUs) $360 Location: Signal Hill

AMERICAN CULTURE COURSES

ESLA 1867 HOLLYWOOD AND U.S. HISTORY
Friday, February 3 - April 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
(4.0 CEUs)  $360 Location: Signal Hill
ESLA 1954 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN CULTURE
Friday, February 3 - April 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
(4.0 CEUs)  $360 Location: Signal Hill (open to all levels)
ESLA 1961 AMERICAN LITERATURE              
Wednesday, February 8 - March 21, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
(1.5 CEUs) $155 Location: Signal Hill
ESLA 1946 ACCENT IMPROVEMENT              
Thursday, February 9 - May 3, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
(3.0 CEUs) $295 Location: This class is moved from Potomac Falls High School to Signal Hill

More ESL classes are available in Core Skills ESL and Intensive English.