Other ESL Class Descriptions
| Noncredit Certificate of Completion: Speaking Skills for ESL Click here for certificate information | ||
| ESL 9/NESL 909 | 3 units or noncredit | English Pronunciation I Click here for class information Click here for class video |
| ESL 10/NESL 910 | 3 units or noncredit | English Pronunciation II Click here for class information |
| ESL 20/NESL 920 | 3 units or noncredit | Academic Speaking and Listening Click here for class information |
| Noncredit Certificate of Completion: Grammar Skills for ESL Click here for certificate information | ||
| ESL 12/NESL 912 | 3 units or noncredit | ESL Grammar Skills I Click here for class information |
| ESL 13/NESL 913 | 3 units or noncredit | ESL Grammar Skills II Click here for class information |
| ESL 14/NESL 914 | 3 units or noncredit | ESL Grammar Skills III Click here for class information |
| Noncredit Certificate of Completion: Reading Skills for ESL Click here for certificate information | ||
| ESL 131/NESL 931 | 3 units or noncredit | Academic Reading for Non-Native Speakers Click here for class information |
| Discipline Support Courses | ||
| ESL 31 | 3 units | Writing Support for the Sciences for Non-Native Speakers Click here for class information |
| Employment and Job Skills ESL Classes | ||
| ESL 98.1/NESL 994 | 3 units or noncredit | Career Track ESL Click here for class information Click here for class video |
| NESL 995 | 3 units or noncredit | ESL Support Course: Child Development Click here for class information |
| Noncredit Certificate of Completion: Conversation Skills for ESL Click here for certificate information | ||
| NESL 922 | Noncredit only | Beginning Conversation I Click here for class information |
| NESL 923 | Noncredit only | Beginning Conversation II Click here for class information |
| Noncredit Certificate of Completion: Computer Skills for ESL Click here for certificate information | ||
| NESL 982 | Noncredit only | Computer Skills 1 Click here for class information |
| NESL 983 | Noncredit only | Computer Skills 2 Click here for class information |
| NESL 984 | Noncredit only | Computer Skills 3 Click here for more information |
| ESL Multi-level Classes | ||
| NESL 972 | Noncredit only | Basic ESL Skills Click here for more information |
| NCTZN 900 | Noncredit only | Citizenship Click here for more information |
Spring 2023 Schedule: N CTZN 900 (Citizenship Class)
Morning Class: Saturdays, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. / Begins on January 30th – May 27th (Escondido)
Citizenship classes provide students with a knowledge of United States history, government and institutions, and the use of community services and agencies. They are designed to assist eligible individuals to become United States citizens. The class prepares students to take the Citizenship Examination. Students will practice listening and speaking skills in English that are necessary to pass the oral test with an Immigration and Naturalization Service official. Students will learn how to fill out the Citizenship Application (INS N 400.) Students will focus on literacy skills that are necessary to pass the written test.
To register for a Citizenship class, students will need to fill out a Community Education form for non-credit (N CTZN 400). For information about the Citizenship Program, contact the ESL Department (760) 744-1150, ext. 3683.
The class is free. Although students will have to pay a health fee that is $20 (Summer) and $23 (Spring or Fall).
English skills are helpful for students taking this course, but this course is open to students of all English abilities.
Citizenship Student Learning Outcome
CITIZENSHIP EXAMINATION
By taking the Citizenship class, students will be able to:
- Complete practice items from one or more of the following examinations: CASAS, ETS, 1/3 INS Test;
- Complete INS N-400 Form;
- Answer both written and oral questions about the history and government of the United States; and
- Understand and answer interview questions.
Some of the topics that are covered in the class include the following:
- Past Events in the Early History of the United States
- Structure of the Federal Government
- Privileges and Obligations of United States Citizens
- Requirements for Citizenship