ESL 088
Literacy and Communication
Grossmont College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
This is an English language development course for non-native speakers of English at the beginning level. Students learn basic reading, writing, and grammar skills through the exploration of genre-based thematic units. Students will become aware of audience and purpose, and will develop an understanding of college culture necessary for academic success. Students will also grow in their cultural competence as they examine texts and media and interact with peers and instructors in a multicultural classroom setting. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. (Nondegree credit course)
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
3975
FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 9:00 AM – 12:05 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- BLDG 100 129
- Instructor
- Gongora Baltazar, S
3978
FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 9:45 AM – 12:50 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Bldg 31 127
- Instructor
- Barkzi, A
Section notes
Section 3978 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 088R-3980, and ESL 088L-3979, all are on-campus. For more information, please email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] *ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.
5014
FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 5:15 – 8:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- BLDG 100 102B
- Instructor
- Estay, D
5018
FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 5:15 – 8:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- BLDG 100 102B
- Instructor
- Nguyen, H
5684
FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 9:00 AM – 12:05 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- BLDG 100 117
- Instructor
- Staff
Section notes
Section 5684 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 088L- 5685 and ESL 88R- 5686, all are on-campus. For more information, please email the instructor. [http://gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
5687
2 openSeats: 23/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 12:30 – 3:35 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Bldg 31 128
- Instructor
- Van Slyck, J
Section notes
Section 5687 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 088L- 5689 and ESL 88R- 5688, all are on-campus. For more information, please email the instructor. [http://gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
6216
FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 9:45 AM – 12:50 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- BLDG 100 123B
- Instructor
- Poupard, M
Section notes
Section 6216 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 088L-6218 and ESL-088R-6217, all are on-campus. For more information, please email the instructor [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] *ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.