ESL 098
Intro to Academic English
Grossmont College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
ESL 098 is an English language development course for non-native speakers of English at the intermediate level. The course further develops the skills taught in ESL 088. The class focuses on the improvement of writing in several genres in conjunction with the development of reading, listening, speaking, and grammar skills. Reading and listening are presented in thematic units and serve as sources for students to compose informative writing with increased knowledge and effective use of new vocabulary. Readings also serve as model genres to help students learn to write using common features to convey specific kinds of information. In addition, students will become more aware of audience and purpose in writing, and they will grow in their cultural competence as they analyze text and media and interact with others in a multicultural class setting. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. (Nondegree credit course)
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
0688
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 100 130
- Instructor
- Massey, S
Section notes
Section 0688 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 098G-0690 and ESL 098R-0692, all sections are on-campus. For more information, please email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] *LTC* Low Textbook Cost section: The total cost of books, textbooks, and/or other instructional resources for this course does not exceed $40.
2706
3 openSeats: 22/25 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 100 111
- Instructor
- Motlagh, D
3982
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 70 112
- Instructor
- Aylett, N
Section notes
Section 3982 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 098G-3981 and ESL-098R-6855, all are on-campus. For more information, please email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] *LTC* Low Textbook Cost section: The total cost of books, textbooks, and/or other instructional resources for this course does not exceed $40.
4256
1 openSeats: 24/25 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 103A
- Instructor
- Alsaadi, S
5691
2 openSeats: 23/25 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 31 128
- Instructor
- Dalton, E
Section notes
Section 5691 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 098G-5693 and ESL 098R-6854, all sections are on-campus. For more information, please email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
5703
1 openSeats: 24/25 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 19 100
- Instructor
- Smith, S
Section notes
Section 5703 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 098G-5705 and ESL 098R-6853, all sections 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.
6223
FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 8:10 – 11:15 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Bldg 20 120
- Instructor
- Hoyle, C
Section notes
Section 6223 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 098G-6222 and ESL 098R-6856, 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.