Krista L. Valenzuela

Residential Faculty - ESL/English Faculty

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 2024

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
16093
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
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
16094
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Closed

Notes: Class 16094 Students may contact instructor at: tiffany.cameron@mesacc.edu

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
16095
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Closed

Notes: Class 16095 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
33751

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
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.

Fall 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
16088
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
09/04/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Class Started

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

Class 16088 Students may contact instructor at: krista.valenzuela@mesacc.edu

Spring 2025

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
32502
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

22 of 22
Seats Available

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
28716
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

7 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
28630
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
9:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

6 of 16
Seats Available

32505

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
5:45 PM – 8:25 PM

Open

13 of 16
Seats Available

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.

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

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
28633
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

12 of 16
Seats Available

Notes: Students can take this class two times (once in Level 1 and once in Level 2). Each semester the class will have different materials, practices, and information.

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