Reading III - ESL 52 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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ESL 52 - Reading III
Emphasizes applying and synthesizing ideas. Includes ways to detect organization, summarize, make inferences, draw conclusions, evaluate generalizations, recognize differences between facts and opinions, and introduces other advanced comprehension strategies. May also include comprehensive library skills. Credits are not applicable toward graduation.
Lecture 3-6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: Requires competency in reading as indicated by the placement test or by teacher recommendation from a previous level. Helps students improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary development. Improves students' reading proficiency to a level that would allow students to succeed in certificate and degree programs.
3-6 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2025 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
45722 ESL 52-001A 5
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Alexandria P
ESL Level 5: ESL 51 and ESL 52 are required in order to complete this level.
45471 ESL 52-001W 5
 M W   
12:30 p.m.-2:55 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Woodbridge P
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting WOtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
45484 ESL 52-01YL 5
      Sa
12:00 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
45803 ESL 52-01YN 5
   W   
12:45 p.m.-3:10 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale HY
Hybrid Course
OER-no cost textbooks
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
45721 ESL 52-02YA 5
 M W   
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
ESL Level 5: ESL 51 and ESL 52 are required in order to complete this level.
Hybrid Course
45477 ESL 52-02YM 5
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Manassas HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
45804 ESL 52-02YN 5
  Tu Th  
6:30 p.m.-7:35 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Hybrid Course
68142 ESL 52-03YN 5
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale HY
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Hybrid Course
45806 ESL 52-041N 5
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-3:35 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Annandale P
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Thirteen Week
45491 ESL 52-40YA 5
  Tu Th  
7:45 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
ESL Level 5: ESL 51 and ESL 52 are required in order to complete this level.
77259 ESL 52-40YM 5
   W   
6:30 p.m.-9:20 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
45468 ESL 52-41YA 5
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-10:25 a.m.
 2025-09-09 Alexandria HY
Hybrid Course
ESL Level 5: ESL 51 and ESL 52 are required in order to complete this level.
Thirteen Week
70027 ESL 52-4BYL 5
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Hybrid Course
Thirteen Week
45807 ESL 52-80YN 5
 M W   
6:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
 2025-10-22 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
2nd 7 Week
Hybrid Course
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
45606 ESL 52-E50W 5
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts September 9. Prerequisite: An English placement recommendation for ESL Level 5 or successful completion of ESL 41 (or ESL 48) and ESL 42. ESL 51 and ESL 52 are required to complete Level 5. Prepares students for college-level writing and basic research by practicing the writing process, emphasizing development of thought in essays of greater length, and incorporating research-based evidence. Writing should demonstrate increasing complexity and use of appropriate syntax and diction. Credits are not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 5 hours per week.

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
75131 ESL 52-001A 5
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria P
53320 ESL 52-01YM 5
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
75133 ESL 52-02YA 5
     F 
12:10 p.m.-2:35 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
53398 ESL 52-02YN 5
   W   
9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale HY
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Hybrid Course
53502 ESL 52-03YN 5
  Tu Th  
6:30 p.m.-7:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Hybrid Course
75134 ESL 52-040A 5
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
 2026-02-03 Alexandria P
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
53462 ESL 52-1BYL 5
 M W   
11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun P
70% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
53355 ESL 52-1BYW 5
  Tu Th  
6:00 p.m.-7:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge HY
Hybrid Course
Fifteen Week
80% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 20% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
82324 ESL 52-2BYL 5
     F 
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
60% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 40% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
73658 ESL 52-40YM 5
    Th  
4:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Manassas HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
53400 ESL 52-40YN 5
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:35 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Annandale HY
Hybrid Course
Thirteen Week
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
53532 ESL 52-41YN 5
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
 2026-02-03 Annandale HY
Hybrid Course
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Thirteen Week
75137 ESL 52-42YA 5
 M W   
5:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Thirteen Week
70% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
53506 ESL 52-4BYL 5
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Loudoun P
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
60% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 40% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
77772 ESL 52-80YN 5
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2026-03-24 Annandale HY
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
53366 ESL 52-E50W 5
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus . Helps students improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary development. Improves students' reading proficiency to a level which would allow students to succeed in certificate and degree programs. Emphasizes applying and synthesizing ideas. Includes ways to detect organization, summarize, make inferences, draw conclusions, evaluate generalizations, recognize differences between facts and opinions, and introduces other advanced comprehension strategies. May also include comprehensive library skills. Credits are not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 5 hours per week. Starts February 3
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