Credit ELL
Contact Information
Saem Parry
ELL Faculty Instructor
shparry@dmacc.edu
515-248-7230
Valerie González
ELL & Spanish Faculty Instructor
vsgonzalez@dmacc.edu
515-248-7521
Credit English Language Learners
We offer Reading/Communication and Grammar/Writing classes to assist students whose first language is not English to succeed in academic coursework while at DMACC.
Why should I take credit ELL classes?
By taking credit ELL classes, you can:
- Build academic language and study skills
- Ease into college-level academic rigor, expectation, and culture
- Be prepared for mandatory Composition classes
- Earn credits toward Elective Course Requirements through advanced-level classes (ELL 108 & ELL 109)
- Connect with students from various countries
Course Options
Reading & Communication
| Course | Details/Requirements |
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| ELL 098 Reading & Communication Fluency (4 credits) |
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| ELL 108 Reading & Communication Accuracy (4 credits) |
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| Course | Name/Requirements |
| ELL 099 Grammar & Writing Fluency (4 credits) |
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| ELL 109 Grammar & Writing Accuracy (4 credits) |
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| Online ELL 109 |
Coming soon! |
How Do I Get Started?
Follow these four steps in order to get started at DMACC for ELL Credit Classes
- DMACC Application - Apply Online
- Academic Advisor - Make An Advising Appointment to arrange a Placement Test
- Placement Test - Make an Appointment at a Testing Center
- Academic Advisor - Discuss Test Scores and Register for Appropriate ELL Classes