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Krista L. Valenzuela

Residential Faculty - ESL/English Faculty

English

English

Office: 1 - Room: EO-6

480-461-7210

720-727-1750 (mobile)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM12:00 PM - 1:00 PM4:00 PM - 5:00 PM12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 

Online

 

Online

  
 By appointment By appointment 

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

ENG101 First-Year Composition 3 Credits

Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Establishing effective college-level writing strategies through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words in total.

Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).

Course Notes: Due to the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, students are encouraged to attend the first class meeting before purchasing the textbook.
General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
36495
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Closed
ESL102 English as a Second Language II 6 Credits

Low-intermediate language skills for English language learners to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Emphasizes integrated reading and writing skills.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ESL101, or (ESL101AA and ESL101AB), or appropriate placement score, or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
34629
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
9:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Closed
ESL140 Beginning to Low-Intermediate English Grammar 3 Credits

Beginning to low-intermediate grammar for English language learners. Emphasis on use of language in familiar contexts.

Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement score or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
34634
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Closed

Notes: Class 34634 Students may contact instructor at: krista.valenzuela@mesacc.edu
ESL202 English as a Second Language IV 6 Credits

Advanced language instruction for English language learners to further develop proficiency in academic and professional listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an introduction to information literacy. Emphasizes integrated reading and writing skills for use in research and presentation.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ESL201, or (ESL201AA and ESL201AB), or appropriate ESL placement score, or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
34637

Live Online
Live Online
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
5:45 PM - 8:25 PM

Class Started

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 34637 Students may contact instructor at: krista.valenzuela@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2023

ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL 3 Credits

Equivalent of ENG101 for students of English as a Second Language (ESL). Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Establishing effective college-level writing strategies through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words in total.

Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).
General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
34622
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
09/06/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Class Started

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 34622 Students may contact instructor at: krista.valenzuela@mesacc.edu

Spring 2024

ESL051 Pronunciation Improvement for ESL Speakers 3 Credits

Individualized pronunciation practice and drills for English as a second language (ESL) speakers.

Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL course placement score, or a grade of C or better in (ESL020, or ESL021, or ESL022, or ESL026), or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32622
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Open

11 of 16
Seats Available
ESL102 English as a Second Language II 6 Credits

Low-intermediate language skills for English language learners to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Emphasizes integrated reading and writing skills.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ESL101, or (ESL101AA and ESL101AB), or appropriate placement score, or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32285
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
9:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Closed
ESL110 Beginning to Low-Intermediate English Listening and Speaking 3 Credits

Beginning to low-intermediate English language listening and speaking skills on familiar topics. Focus on the development of an appropriate degree of accuracy, fluency, and spontaneity to allow for interactions appropriate to this level.

Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement score or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32287
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Closed
ESL202 English as a Second Language IV 6 Credits

Advanced language instruction for English language learners to further develop proficiency in academic and professional listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an introduction to information literacy. Emphasizes integrated reading and writing skills for use in research and presentation.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ESL201, or (ESL201AA and ESL201AB), or appropriate ESL placement score, or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32296
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
5:45 PM - 8:25 PM

Open

8 of 16
Seats Available

Spring Flex Start 2024

ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL 3 Credits

Equivalent of ENG101 for students of English as a Second Language (ESL). Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Establishing effective college-level writing strategies through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words in total.

Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).
General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
29023
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/30/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:55 AM

Open

15 of 18
Seats Available

Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

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