ESL 234
Low Intermediate English as a Second Language


Course Description

Development of English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills at the low intermediate level. Emphasis on explicit grammar instruction, writing a group of topic-related sentences, vocabulary building, pronunciation and discussion of multicultural topics.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
00678 ESL 234 01Y M·W···· 10:00 AM-12:15 PM Pati Carobus L32
·T·R··· 10:00 AM-12:15 PM ONLINE

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
ESL 234.01Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Focus On Grammar 2 (w/MyEngishLab Access Code) (5th Edition)
Schoenberg © 2017
ISBN: 9780134119984
Textbook Required $91.00 $68.25 $38.22
Weaving It Together 2 (4th Edition)
Broukal © 2016
ISBN: 9781305251656
Textbook Required $65.50 $49.25 $42.58 $27.51
Weaving It Together 2 (4th Edition)
Broukal
ISBN: 9780357738825
E-Book Required $42.00
Weaving It Together 2 (4th Edition)
Broukal
ISBN: 9780357738825
E-Book
(180 days)
Required $24.49
Weaving It Together 2 (4th Edition)
Broukal
ISBN: 9780357738825
E-Book
(365 days)
Required $33.49

Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.

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Course Details

Units
10 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 10
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Program Status
Not Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite
Qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test; or ESL D200. (or ESL D400.) with a grade of C or better
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