6-week courses: July 7 - August 15, 2008Session D

On-Campus Courses

Sections can fill up fast. Check the UC Berkeley Online Schedule for availability.

ESL 7: American Studies: American Language and Culture

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Description

  • Units: 1 Unit
  • Prerequisites: None.
  • Grades: This course is graded only on a Pass/Fail basis.
  • Course Fees: $243 (UC Undergraduates), $341 (UC Graduates), $270 (Visiting Students)
  • Course may be repeated for credit.

This course focuses on the culture and language of the U.S. Students learn through course readings and discussion, as well as fieldwork in the Berkeley/San Francisco community. Friday is a fieldwork day. This course is appropriate for speakers of English as well as speakers of other languages.
1 28045 MW 8-9 AM Immigration
2 28050 MW 8-9 AM Sports and Recreation
3 28055 MW 8-9 AM TBA
5 28065 MW 5-6 PM The California Gold Rush
6 28070 MW 5-6 PM Broadway Musicals
7 TBA MW 5-6 PM The Immigrant Experience Reflected through Literature

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ESL 8: English As a Second Language

This course is now full. ESL 9 sections still available, so register ASAP!
Section CCN Time Topic

Description

  • Units: 4 Units
  • Prerequisites: Placement by examination, taken over the Internet.
  • Grades: This course may be taken for a grade or Pass/Fail.
  • Course Fees: $972 (UC Undergraduates), $1364 (UC Graduates), $1080 (Visiting Students)
  • Course may be repeated for credit.
  • Course is also offered in Session E.

This intensive course offers students an opportunity to improve in all areas of English language. The work includes improving conversation skills, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and grammatical correctness. Students will participate in classroom activities such as oral presentations, group work, discussions, and field trips. This course is appropriate for non-native speakers of English.
1 28075 MTWTh 9:30-12:00 All students should register for this section; students will be assigned a specific section after taking the placement exam.

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ESL 9: English for Specific Purposes

Sections can fill up fast. Check the UC Berkeley Online Schedule for availability.
Section CCN Time Topic

Description

  • Units: 2 Units
  • Prerequisites: For some topics, you may be asked to submit work in advance for placement into the correct section.
  • Grades: This course may be taken for a grade or Pass/Fail.
  • Course Fees: $486 (UC Undergraduates), $682 (UC Graduates), $540 (Visiting Students)
  • Course may be repeated for credit.
  • Some sections of the course can also be taken online or in Session E.

Click here to download ESL 9 Course Descriptions.
1 28165 TTh 2:00-4:30 PM Grammar for Editing
2 28170 TTh 2:00-4:30 PM Oral Presentation
3 28175 TTh 2:00-4:30 PM Oral Presentation
4 28180 TTh 2:00-4:30 PM TBA -- not currently open
5 28185 TTh 2:00-4:30 PM Academic Research
6 28190 TTh 2:00-4:30 PM Academic Vocabulary
7 28295 TTh 2:00-4:30 PM Business Speaking
8 28200 TTh 2:00-4:30 PM Business Speaking
9 28205 TTh 2:00-4:30 PM Introduction to Legal English / U.S. Law
10 28210 TTh 2:00-4:30 PM Film and Society
11 28215 TTh 2:00-4:30 PM Oral Presentation
12 28220 MW 2:00-4:30 PM Academic Writing
13 28225 MW 2:00-4:30 PM Academic Writing
14 28230 MW 2:00-4:30 PM Academic Writing
15 28235 MW 2:00-4:30 PM Academic Writing
16 28240 MW 2:00-4:30 PM Literature
17 28245 MW 2:00-4:30 PM Literature
18 28250 MW 2:00-4:30 PM Pronunciation
19 28255 MW 2:00-4:30 PM Pronunciation
20 28260 MW 2:00-4:30 PM Business English
21 28265 MW 2:00-4:30 PM Business English
22 28270 MW 2:00-4:30 PM TBA -- not currently open

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Online (Internet) Courses

ESL N9: English for Specific Purposes
Section CCN Topic

Description

  • Units: 2 Units
  • Prerequisites: None.
  • Grades: This course is graded only on a Pass/Fail basis.
  • Course Fees: $486 (UC Undergraduates), $682 (UC Graduates), $540 (Visiting Students)
  • Course may be repeated for credit.
  • Some sections of this course can also be taken on campus.

ESL N9 courses are taught entirely over the Internet. Students will interact with each other and with their instructor using various computer technologies.

Click here to download ESL N9 Course Descriptions.

See more information about online courses.
1 28315 Business English for the Digital Age (Download 2007 Syllabus)
2 28320 TOEFL IBT Preparation (Download 2007 Syllabus)
3 28325 Academic Writing via the Internet (Download 2007 Syllabus)
4 TBA Academic Writing via the Internet (Download 2007 Syllabus)

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