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English Language Development Noncredit (ELDN)

Welcome to ELDN!

Allan Hancock College Community Education’s English Language Development Noncredit program helps students strengthen English skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while improving communication in real-life situations. Completing ELDN courses and earning a certificate can support academic progress, career growth, and personal development. We also offer mirrored noncredit courses alongside credit ELD courses at the same time and place, creating a smooth pathway for students who are ready to transition to credit classes. Students choose this program to improve communication skills, prepare for college and workforce training, expand career opportunities, and build confidence.

Our skilled and passionate instructors are here to help students reach their academic, personal, and professional goals. Join us at Allan Hancock College and take the next step toward a brighter future!

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Contact:

Andria Perdue-Keiser

ELDN Professor / Coordinator   
805-922-6966 ext. 3701

akeiser@hancockcollege.edu

 

Program Requirements:

The Spanish Literacy Certificate of Competency is designed for pre-literate to emergent-literate Spanish speakers. This program empowers students with foundational literacy skills in Spanish, fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes confidence and lifelong learning. This program is designed for adults who need literacy in their first language while utilizing a culturally appropriate curriculum. Reading comprehension and emerging writing skills are also addressed. Classes are tuition-free.

The graduate of the Cert of Competency in Spanish Literacy will:
  1. The graduate of the Spanish Literacy Certificate of Competency will demonstrate Spanish literacy, reading, and writing skills.  
Required Courses:
ELDN 7400 Spanish Literacy 1
ELDN 7410 Spanish Literacy 2

 

Program Requirements:

The Basic English Language Development Certificate of Competency is designed for non-native English-speaking students who want to read, write, listen, and speak in English at the high-beginning level. These skills provide academic, vocational, career, and life-skills pathways towards college credit classes to obtain a credit certificate or degree, and/or jobs that require higher-level English communication skills. Classes and labs are tuition-free.

The graduate of the Cert of Competency in Basic English Language Development will:
  1. Demonstrate language proficiency skills in reading, writing, listening to, and speaking English at the Basic English Language Development Certificate of Competency level.
  2. Demonstrate conversational and pronunciation proficiency skills at the Basic English Language Development Certificate of Competency level.
Required Courses:
ELDN 7440 High Beginning
ELDN 7450 Beginning Conversation
In addition to the courses above, one additional course is required. Select one from the following courses:
ELDN 7420 Newcomer
ELDN 7425 ELD Lab
ELDN 7430 Low Beginning

Program Requirements:

The Intermediate English Language Development Certificate of Competency is designed for non-native English-speaking students who want to read, write, listen, and speak in English at the high-intermediate level. These skills provide academic, vocational, career, and life-skills pathways towards college credit classes to obtain a credit certificate or degree, and/or jobs that require higher-level English communication skills. Classes and labs are tuition-free.

The graduate of the Cert of Competency in Intermediate English Language Development will:
  1. Demonstrate writing proficiency at the Intermediate English Language Development Certificate of Competency level.
  2. Demonstrate reading comprehension at the Intermediate English Language Development Certificate of Competency level.
  3. Demonstrate language proficiency skills in reading, writing, listening to, and speaking English at the Intermediate English Language Development Certificate of Competency level.
  4. Demonstrate language proficiency skills in grammatical contexts at the Intermediate English Language Development Certificate of Competency level.
  5. Demonstrate conversational and pronunciation proficiency skills at the Intermediate English Language Development Certificate of Competency level.
Required Courses:
ELDN 7470 High Intermediate
ELDN 7480 Intermediate Conversation
Elective (One Course):
ELDN 7425 ELD Lab
ELDN 7460 Low Intermediate
ELDN 7501 Intermediate Grammar
ELDN 7511 High Intermediate Conversation
ELDN 7513 Pronunciation
ELDN 7521 High Intermediate Reading
ELDN 7531 High Intermediate Writing

Program Requirements:

The Advanced English Language Development (ELD) Certificate of Competency is designed for non-native English-speaking students who want to read, write, listen, and speak in English at the advanced level. These skills provide academic, vocational, career, and life-skills pathways towards college credit classes to obtain a credit certificate or degree, and/or jobs that require higher-level English communication skills. Classes and labs are tuition-free.

The graduate of the Cert of Competency in Advanced English Language Development will:
  1. Demonstrate reading comprehension across genres at the Advanced English Language Development Certificate of Competency level.
  2. Demonstrate writing proficiency for a variety of academic purposes at the Advanced English Language Development Certificate of Competency level.
  3. Demonstrate language proficiency skills in grammatical contexts at the Advanced English Language Development Certificate of Competency level.
  4. Demonstrate conversational and pronunciation proficiency skills at the Advanced English Language Development Certificate of Competency level.
Required Courses:
ELDN 7503 Advanced Grammar
ELDN 7512 Low Advanced Conversation
ELDN 7523 Advanced Reading
ELDN 7533 Advanced Writing
In addition to the courses above, one additional course is required. Select one from the following courses:
ELDN 7532 Low Advanced Writing
ELDN 7531 High Intermediate Writing
ELDN 7522 Low Advanced Reading
ELDN 7521 High Intermediate Reading
ELDN 7513 Pronunciation
ELDN 7511 High Intermediate Conversation
ELDN 7502 Low Advanced Grammar
ELDN 7501 Intermediate Grammar

ELDN 7400 - Spanish Literacy 1

  • This is a low-beginning literacy course that develops Spanish literacy skills. Students learn to recognize and produce letter sounds, and read and write common vocabulary words and basic sentences. English sight words are introduced. This class emphasizes culturally appropriate curriculum.

ELDN 7410 - Spanish Literacy 2

  • This is a low-beginning literacy course that develops Spanish literacy skills. Students learn to recognize and produce letter sounds, and read and write common vocabulary words and basic sentences. English literacy skills are gradually introduced. This class emphasizes culturally appropriate curriculum.

ELDN 7420 - Newcomer

  • This course is intended for students with limited-to-no academic background. Students begin to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities for life, academic, and career skills.

ELDN 7425 - ELD LAB

  • This course provides self-paced, instructor - guided support using the Burlington English software. Students practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

ELDN 7430 - Low Beginning

  • Students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities for life, academic, and career skills. This is the beginning ELD course for students who want to learn English.

ELDN 7440 - high beginning

  • Students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities for life, academic, and career skills. This course is intended for students who have earned an SP grade in the Low Beginning course or who have taken the self-guided placement test.

ELDN 7450 - Beginning conversation

  • Build your confidence in speaking English! Practice the conversational skills needed in real-life situations and daily tasks. This course focuses on communication, strategies to improve pronunciation, and grammar in context. This course is appropriate for Low Beginning (ELDN 7430) and High Beginning (ELDN 7440) students.

ELDN 7460 - Low intermediate

  • Students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities for life, academic, and career skills. This course is intended for students who have earned an SP grade in the High Beginning course or who have taken the self-guided placement test.

ELDN 7470 - high intermediate

  • Students develop high-intermediate listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities for life, academic, and career skills. This course is intended for students who have earned an SP grade in the Low Intermediate course or who have taken the self-guided placement test.

ELDn 7480 - intermediate conversation

  • Build your confidence in speaking English! Practice the conversational skills needed in real-life situations and daily tasks. This course focuses on communication, strategies to improve pronunciation, and grammar in context. This course is appropriate for Low Intermediate (ELDN 7460) and High Intermediate (ELDN 7470) students.

ELDN 7501 - Intermediate grammar

  • This course is designed to help students use basic grammatical forms in reading, writing, and oral/aural contexts. The course requires one lab hour per week, and lab work includes computer-assisted activities as well as assigned grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening exercises. This is a mirrored course offered at the same time and place as the credit course, where noncredit and credit students learn together with one instructor and complete the same coursework; however, no credit is awarded.

ELDN 7502 - low advanced grammar

  • This course is designed to help students understand and use intermediate grammatical forms in reading, writing, and oral/aural contexts. This course requires one lab hour per week. Student lab work includes, but is not limited to, the following: completion of computer-assisted activities as well as assigned grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening exercises. This is a mirrored course; it is offered at the same time and place as the credit course. Noncredit and credit students take the class together with one instructor and complete the same coursework. No credit is given for this course.

ELDN 7503 - advanced grammar

  • This course is designed to help students understand and use advanced grammatical forms in reading, writing, and oral/aural contexts. The course requires one lab hour per week, and lab work includes computer-assisted activities as well as assigned grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening exercises. This is a mirrored course offered at the same time and place as the credit course, where noncredit and credit students learn together with one instructor and complete the same coursework; however, no credit is awarded.

ELDn 7511 - high intermediate conversation

  • This course prepares students to understand and speak English at the high intermediate level. In this course, students develop communicative competence by engaging in a variety of listening and speaking activities. Students will participate in interviews, small group discussions, and presentations. This is a mirrored course; it is offered at the same time and place as the credit course. Noncredit and credit students take the class together with one instructor and complete the same coursework. No credit is given for this course.

ELDn 7512 - Low advanced conversation

  • This course prepares students to understand and speak English at the low advanced level. Students continue to develop communicative competence through listening and speaking activities, including interviews, small group discussions, and presentations. This is a mirrored course offered at the same time and place as the credit course, where noncredit and credit students learn together with one instructor and complete the same coursework; however, no credit is awarded.

ELDn 7513 - Pronunciation

  • This course is designed for all levels of language learners and introduces Standard American English, including consonant and vowel sounds, stress, and intonation. Students develop listening discrimination and production skills at both the segmental and suprasegmental levels.

Eldn 7521 - high intermediate reading

  • This course is designed to help high-intermediate ESL students develop academic reading skills. Emphasis is on developing reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. Students will read a variety of text types (e.g., short stories, newspaper articles, novels, and nonfiction pieces). This course requires one lab hour per week. Student lab work includes, but is not limited to, the following: completion of computer-assisted activities as well as assigned grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening exercises. Lecture: 4 hours per week. Lab: 1 hour per week. This is a mirrored course; it is offered at the same time and place as the credit course. Noncredit and credit students take the class together with one instructor and complete the same coursework. No credit is given for this course.

ELDN 7522 - Low advanced reading

  • This course is designed to help low-advanced ESL students develop academic reading skills. Emphasis is on developing reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. Students will read a variety of text types (e.g., short stories, newspaper articles, novels, and nonfiction pieces). This course requires one lab hour per week. Student lab work includes, but is not limited to, the following: completion of computer-assisted activities as well as assigned grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening exercises. Lecture: 4 hours per week. Lab: 1 hour per week. This is a mirrored course; it is offered at the same time and place as the credit course. Noncredit and credit students take the class together with one instructor and complete the same coursework. No credit is given for this course.

ELDN 7523 - Advanced reading

  • ELDN 7523 uses fiction and nonfiction texts to develop reading skills and strategies. The emphasis is on improving reading comprehension and efficiency and helping students become critical readers. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for ELD 523, ENGL 312 or READ 310. This is a mirrored course; it is offered at the same time and place as the credit course. Noncredit and credit students take the class together with one instructor and complete the same coursework. No credit is given for this course.

Eldn 7531 - high intermediate writing

  • This course is designed to help high intermediate ESL students develop academic writing skills at the paragraph and short-essay level. Instruction is provided in the following areas: the writing process, sentence structure, vocabulary development, formatting, and mechanics. This course requires one lab hour per week. Student lab work includes, but is not limited to, the following: completion of computer-assisted activities as well as assigned grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening exercises. Lecture: 4 hours per week. Lab: 1 hour per week. This is a mirrored course; it is offered at the same time and place as the credit course. Noncredit and credit students take the class together with one instructor and complete the same coursework. No credit is given for this course.

ELDN 7532 - low advanced writing

  • This course is designed to help low-advanced ESL students develop academic writing skills at the short essay level. Instruction is provided in the following areas: the writing process, sentence structure, vocabulary, formatting, and mechanics. This course requires one lab hour per week. Student lab work includes, but is not limited to, the following: completion of computer-assisted activities as well as assigned grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening exercises. Lecture: 4 hours per week. Lab: 1 hour per week. This is a mirrored course; it is offered at the same time and place as a credit course. Noncredit and credit students take the class together with one instructor and complete the same coursework. No credit is given for this course.

Eldn 7533 - Advanced writing

  • Designed to help students critically analyze texts to use in support of a well-organized, thesis-based essay. Improvement in grammar, mechanics, sentence structure, word choice, and usage of outside sources with MLA formatting is also emphasized.

The noncredit ELDV Family Childcare License Preparation certificate of competency will provide language support to English Language Learners for the in-home family childcare licensing process and how to implement the best business practices when planning to license and operate an in-home family childcare business. Upon completion, the student will have the reading, writing, and speaking competencies needed to complete the application process through Community Care Licensing with the Department of Social Services. Program completion does not ensure license approval.

The graduate of the Certificate of Competency in ELDV Family Childcare License Preparation will:
  1. Read, understand, and explain the regulatory conditions for an in-home daycare service.
  2. Successfully use the English language to apply for an in-home daycare license.
  3. Apply appropriate vocabulary and language regarding ethical standards to ensure regulatory compliance.

It is recommended that English language learners at the noncredit ELD Low/High Intermediate levels enroll concurrently in ECSN and ELDV courses. Students must complete all courses with an SP grade to earn the certificate.
      Required Courses:
      Take concurrently:
      ELDV 7300 Engl. Dev. for Family Childcare Business
      ECSN 7300 Family Childcare Business NC
      Take concurrently:
      ELDV 7304 Engl. Dev. for Ethics and Business Contracts
      ECSN 7304 Ethics and Business Contracts NC

       

      The noncredit ELDV Family, Friend, & Neighbor certificate of competency will prepare the English language learner for the in-home family childcare licensing process by providing the required hours of instruction on regulatory aspects, development stages, nutrition, and safety. Upon completion, the student will have the reading, writing, and speaking competencies needed to complete the application process through Community Care Licensing with the Department of Social Services. Program completion does not ensure license approval.
      The graduate of the Certificate of Competency in ELDV Family, Friend, & Neighbor Childcare will:
      1. Successfully use their knowledge/acquisition of the English language to apply for an in-home daycare license.
      2. Read, understand, and explain the regulatory conditions for an in-home daycare service.
      3. Read, understand, and explain text that covers the developmental needs of the infants, toddlers, and children being served.
      4. Successfully communicate with parents and guardians in writing or orally to provide a safe and enriching environment for the children being served.

          It is recommended that English language learners at the noncredit ELD Low/High Intermediate levels enroll concurrently in ECSN and ELDV courses. Students must complete all courses with an SP grade to earn the certificate.
              Required Courses:
              Take concurrently:
              ELDV 7300 Engl. Dev. for Family Childcare Business
              ECSN 7300 Family Childcare Business NC
              Take concurrently:
              ELDV 7301 Engl. Dev. for Child Health and Safety
              ECSN 7301 Child Health and Safety NC
              Take concurrently:
              ELDV 7302 Engl. Dev. for Developmental Needs of Children
              ECSN 7302 Developmental Needs of a Child NC
              Take concurrently:
              ELDV 7303 Engl. Dev. for Infant and Toddler Care
              ECSN 7303 Infant and Toddler Care NC
              Take concurrently:
              ELDV 7304 Engl. Dev. for Ethics and Business Contracts
              ECSN 7304 Ethics and Business Contracts NC

              This ELDV Introduction to Early Childhood Studies certificate of competency is designed to prepare noncredit students more quickly for success in the credit ECS program. Students will master the basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through the five noncredit ELDV support courses while simultaneously completing the five noncredit academic ECSN courses. Upon completion, students will have the reading, writing, and speaking competencies needed to be better prepared for work in the ECS professions and/or credit coursework. It is designed for students who have completed or demonstrated competency in the ELDN Low/High Intermediate levels or who have placed at these levels or higher using the Guided Self-Placement Tool. Career opportunities include: child care workers, preschool teachers, teacher assistants/aides, special education teachers, preschool and childcare center directors, and more.

              The graduate of the Certificate of Competency in ELDV Intro to Early Childhood Studies will:
              1. Successfully use their knowledge/acquisition of the English language to summarize important historical influences on the development of children.
              2. Successfully use their knowledge/acquisition of the English language to implement guidance and interaction strategies when working with children.
              3. Read, understand, and explain how to implement curriculum and activities that support the value of play when working with children.
              4. Read, understand, and explain how to apply observation strategies when working with children.
              5. Read, understand, and explain how to implement various assessment processes when working with children.
              6. Successfully use their knowledge/acquisition of the English language to enroll in Early Childhood Studies coursework upon completion of the certificate.

              It is recommended that English language learners at the noncredit ELD Low/High Intermediate levels enroll concurrently in ECSN and ELDV courses. Students must complete all courses with an SP grade to earn the certificate.
              Required Courses:
              Take concurrently:
              ELDV 7310 Engl. Dev. for History of Child Development
              ECSN 7310 History of Child Development
              Take concurrently:
              ELDV 7311 Engl. Dev. for Guidance and Interaction
              ECSN 7311 Guidance and Interaction
              Take concurrently:
              ELDV 7312 Engl. Dev. for The Importance of Play
              ECSN 7312 The Importance of Play
              Take concurrently:
              ELDV 7313 Engl. Dev. for Observation Made Easy
              ECSN 7313 Observation Made Easy
              Take concurrently:
              ELDV 7314 Engl. Dev. for Assessment & Delivery Systems
              ECSN 7314 Assessment & Delivery Systems