Discover English as a Second Language (ESL) at GCCC
At GCCC, we want our English Language Learners (ELLs) to be successful in all their courses and to graduate as soon as possible. To do this, many language learners will need to improve their English skills to meet the college's challenging academic reading and writing requirements. Therefore, GCCC offers college-level English as a Second Language (ESL) sections of courses that many college students need:
ENGL 101: English I
ENGL 102: English II
READ 092: Reading Improvement
The ESL sections of these courses are equal to the sections designed for native English speakers and have the same student learning outcomes. The ESL sections, along with their companions, are designed to provide the just-in-time English language support ELLs need to move more quickly and successfully through required course sequences.
Courses Designed for English Language Learner Success
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Course Description |
Class Schedule |
Placement Requirements(Students must meet ONE of the following)
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ENGL 101
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This course applies the various modes in the writing process in expressive and expository writing. Students refine skills in diction, sentence structure, organization, and development of ideas, grammar, mechanics, and critical thinking. A grade of C or higher is required to enroll in English II. This course meets degree requirements. Co-enrollment in ENGL 0983 is required. |
Monday Wednesday and Friday 10:30-11:25 a.m.
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ENGL 0983
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This course is designed to support the writing process for English Language Learners concurrently enrolled in ENGL 101: English I. This course assists students' understanding of ENGL 101 assignments while guiding them through sentence composition, essay composing processes, formal vocabulary building, grammar, punctuation, source citation, editing techniques, and presentation techniques. A grade of C or higher is required to enroll in English II. This course does not meet degree requirements. Co-enrollment in ENGL 101 is required.
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Tuesday and Thursday 10:30-11:55 a.m.
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ENGL 102
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The objective of the course is to amplify and apply writing principles learned in English I and to study and apply writing principles related to persuasion/argumentation, research and documentation, and critical analysis. A research paper is required. A grade of C or higher is required to pass English II. This course meets degree requirements. Co-enrollment in ENGL 0993 is required. |
Monday Wednesday and Friday 8:30-9:25 a.m.
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ENGL 0993
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This course is designed to support the writing processes for English Language Learners (ELLs) concurrently enrolled in English II (ENGL-102). This course assists with students' understanding of English II assignments while guiding them through research, composition, argument construction, formal vocabulary building, grammar, punctuation, source citation, revision/editing techniques, and presentation techniques. A grade of C or higher is required to pass English II. This course does not meet degree requirements. Co-enrollment in ENGL 102 is required. |
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-10:25 a.m. |
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READ 092
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Reading Improvement is designed to improve basic reading skills. The focus of the course is on the improvement of comprehension skills, vocabulary development, and strategy use. Students must receive a grade of "C" or higher in the course in order to enroll in READ 093. This course does not meet degree requirements. |
Monday Wednesday and Friday 9:30-10:25 a.m.
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If you are interested in taking college-level classes, please follow these steps:
- Complete a college application in the Admissions office on the first floor of the Student and Community Services Center building or complete the online application here.
- Provide the college with information that will help us to place you in the courses that best match your skills. Choose one of the following options:
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- Call (620) 276-9654 or go to the Assessment Center on the second floor of the Student & Community Service Center building to take the Accuplacer Placement Test.
- Provide us with a copy of your GED scores (must be less than three years old)
- Provide us with a copy of your High School transcript (must be less than three years old)
- Provide us with a copy of your ACT or SAT scores (must be less than three years old)
- Contact or see an advisor to help you enroll in courses based on your test results.
- For information on the cost of attending GCCC, see the Estimated Cost of Attendance page.
Meet the Instructor
Jean Louise Ferguson is the instructor for the college-level ESL courses. She has a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics with a specialization in teaching ESL from The Pennsylvania State University. During her career, she has tutored and taught all levels of ESL in Connecticut, Japan, Pennsylvania, and here at GCCC.
If you have more questions, please contact
Dr. Jean Ferguson
ESL Instructor
1060 Academic Building
(620) 276-9639
jean.ferguson@gcccks.edu
If you are interested in ESL courses that prepare students with workplace and social English skills below the college level, please visit the Garden City Career Connection Academy page for more information.