American Language (AMLA)
AmLa 93 - Colloquial American English for ELLs
2 Units (Not Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 36
Prerequisite: AMLA 90 (May be taken concurrently)
Advanced course in the study of colloquial English, including common American idioms and proverbs, slang, professionalisms, body language, language-appropriate communication, online English, and jargon, as used in everyday language situations to understand American intelligibility in a variety of informal settings.
AMLA 83 - Idiomatic English
2 Units (Not Degree Applicable)
May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass
Lecture: 36
Advisory: Eligibility for AMLA 80
Intermediate course in the study of idiomatic language, including common American
idioms and proverbs, as used in everyday language situations.
AMLA 92 - American Language Formal Speaking
2 Units (Not Degree Applicable)
May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass
Lecture: 36
Advisory: Eligibility for AMLA 90
Enhances the ability of English language learners to listen effectively and speak
formally. Emphasis is on note taking, outlining, organizing speeches, and verbal articulation
of ideas.
AMLA 82 - American Language Interpersonal Communication
2 Units (Not Degree Applicable)
May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass
Lecture: 36
Enhances ability of English language learners to communicate in personal and academic
situations. Emphasis on grammatical accuracy and sophistication as well as increasing
confidence in communication.
AMLA 72 - Pronunciation for English Language Learners (ELLs)
2 Units (Not Degree Applicable)
May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass
Lecture: 36
Pronunciation for English language learners with emphasis on analysis of individual
strengths and weaknesses. Focus on improving articulation, stress, intonation patterns,
and listening.
