ESL 5

About this course

Close reading and analysis of a variety of societal, academic, and literary texts representing culturally diverse perspectives. Practice of the techniques of expository, response, and argumentative writing based on critical reading and critical thinking. Composition of clear, organized, and well-developed essays, with outside sources and demonstration of information literacy.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

Catalog wording: “ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test.”

What this course unlocks

De Anza courses that list ESL 5 as a prerequisite.

• COMM 9Argumentation: Analysis of Oral and Written Communication
• COMM 9HArgumentation: Analysis of Oral and Written Communication - HONORS
• ESL 6Critical Reading and Research for Writing
• EWRT 1BReading, Writing and Research
• EWRT 1BHReading, Writing and Research - HONORS
• JOUR 21ANews Writing and Reporting
• JOUR 21BFeature Writing and Reporting
• PHIL 3Critical Thinking and Writing

Transfer pathways that use ESL 5

ASSIST maps ESL 5 to a requirement in 248 published pathways from De Anza College — 24 shown.

• Leadership StudiesDe Anza → Humboldt State
• Nursing B.S.N. (RN-BSN)De Anza → Humboldt State
• NursingDe Anza → San Francisco State
• Comparative LiteratureDe Anza → UC Irvine
• Philosophy, B.A. with a Specialization in Law and SocietyDe Anza → UC Irvine
• Asian American StudiesDe Anza → UC Irvine
• FrenchDe Anza → UC Irvine
• Chinese StudiesDe Anza → UC Irvine
• Philosophy, B.A. with a Specialization in Medicine and Well-BeingDe Anza → UC Irvine
• History, with a Specialization in History for Future TeachersDe Anza → UC Irvine
• European StudiesDe Anza → UC Irvine
• African American StudiesDe Anza → UC Irvine
• ClassicsDe Anza → UC Irvine
• Gender and Sexuality StudiesDe Anza → UC Irvine
• HistoryDe Anza → UC Irvine
• Literary JournalismDe Anza → UC Irvine
• Global CulturesDe Anza → UC Irvine
• German StudiesDe Anza → UC Irvine
• Japanese Language and LiteratureDe Anza → UC Irvine
• SpanishDe Anza → UC Irvine
• EnglishDe Anza → UC Irvine
• East Asian CulturesDe Anza → UC Irvine
• Religious StudiesDe Anza → UC Irvine
• Art HistoryDe Anza → UC Irvine