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

Spring 2025

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

Class Started

ESL101 English as a Second Language I 6 Credits

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

Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement score or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32004
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
5:45 PM – 8:25 PM

Class Started

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
28631
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
5:45 PM – 8:25 PM

Class Started

28630
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
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
28633
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Closed

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.

Summer 2025

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 placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).

General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16052

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/27/2025 – 06/26/2025

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. 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 16052 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Fall 2025

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
33130
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

15 of 18
Seats Available

ESL101 English as a Second Language I 6 Credits

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

Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement score or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24800
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
5:45 PM – 8:25 PM

Open

12 of 18
Seats Available

Notes: iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 24800: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

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

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
24449
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
9:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

7 of 18
Seats Available

24801
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
5:45 PM – 8:25 PM

Open

12 of 18
Seats Available

Notes: iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 24801: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

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

Fall Flex Start 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/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).

General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22273
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
09/09/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
9:00 AM – 10:25 AM

Open

13 of 18
Seats Available

Notes: Class 22273 Concurrent enrollment required in ENG107LL 23590 and ENG107 22273. Students who place into ENG107 should not register for ENG107+ENG107LL pairs. Check with an advisor if you are unsure.

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

ENG107LL First-Year Composition Lab for ESL 1 Credits

Equivalent of ENG101LL for students of English as a Second Language (ESL). Supplemental instruction for composition courses. Focus on developing effective writing processes to address a range of rhetorical situations.

Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or (a grade of C or better in ESL202. Corequisites: ENG101, or ENG107).

Course Notes: It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Reading/Writing Boot Camp that occurs prior to the beginning of the semester. Participants may be able to place into a higher-level course; participants will be better prepared for success. Visit https://www.mesacc.edu/students/foundations-student-success/boot-camps for more information and to register.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23590
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
09/09/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:55 AM

Open

13 of 18
Seats Available

Notes: Class 23590 Concurrent enrollment required in ENG107LL 23590 and ENG107 22273. Students who place into ENG107 should not register for ENG107+ENG107LL pairs. Check with an advisor if you are unsure.

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

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