ESL 088Literacy and Communication

Grossmont College · 6 credits · UGRD

Catalog

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)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 7 sections

Aug 24 – Dec 21

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
3975Class #3975-ESL-088-3975	Monday, Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:05 PM BLDG 100 129 (Lecture)	BLDG 100 129	Gongora Baltazar, S
3978Class #3978-ESL-088-3978

5684Class #5684-ESL-088-5684	Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:05 PM BLDG 100 117 (Lecture)	BLDG 100 117	Not published
5684 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]

5687Class #5687-ESL-088-5687	Tuesday, Thursday 12:30 PM - 3:35 PM Bldg 31 128 (Lecture)	Bldg 31 128	Van Slyck, J
5687 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]

6216Class #6216-ESL-088-6216	Tuesday, Thursday 9:45 AM - 12:50 PM BLDG 100 123B (Lecture)	BLDG 100 123B	Poupard, M
6216 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.