UESL 060WG - Writing and Grammar for Non-Native Speakers of English I

50 Noncredit Contact Hours
50 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours


High beginning-level writing and grammar skills for non-native speakers of English. Includes rhetorical forms, writing processes and conventions, sentence structure, grammar, study strategies, technology, and college resources.High beginning-level writing and grammar skills for non-native speakers of English. Includes rhetorical forms, writing processes and conventions, sentence structure, grammar, study strategies, technology, and college resources.Prerequisite(s):

Prerequisite: Required score on ESL assessment test.

Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ESL Oral Communication course (CM) and an ESL Reading and Vocabulary course (RV) according to previous course completion or ESL assessment test score.Information:

Information: Prerequisite may be waived with consent of instructor.

  

1. Use high-beginning level grammar, sentence structure, and mechanics in written tasks.
2. Use high-beginning level content and organization in written tasks.

1. Rhetorical Forms
   1. Narrative
   2. Descriptive
2. Writing Processes and Conventions
   1. Handwriting
   2. Standard sentence level conventions
      1. Basic punctuation
      2. Capitalization
   3. Standard paragraph structure
      1. Title
      2. Paragraph form
      3. Related ideas
   4. Editing
      1. High beginning-level grammar
      2. High beginning-level mechanics
      3. High beginning-level sentence structure
3. Sentence Structure
   1. Simple
   2. Compound with and, but, so, or
   3. Complex with because and when
   4. Parts of a sentence (subject, predicate, direct object)
4. Grammar
   1. Verb tense and mood (affirmative, negative, questions, short answers, contractions)
      1. Simple present
      2. Present progressive
      3. Simple past
      4. Modals
         1. Can/could
         2. Should (advice)
      5. Verb and infinitive complements
         1. Like to
         2. Want to
   2. Parts of speech
      1. Nouns
         1. Singular and plural
         2. Basic article usage
         3. Possessive forms
      2. Pronouns
         1. Subject and object
         2. Possessive
         3. Demonstrative
         4. Pronoun referents
      3. Adjectives
         1. Simple
         2. Comparatives
      4. Adverbs
         1. Manner
         2. Frequency
      5. Prepositions
      6. Location
      7. Time
5. Study Strategies
   1. Introduction to syllabus
   2. Requests for clarification
   3. Organization of course materials
   4. Interpretation of teacher feedback
   5. Use of various study techniques
   6. Test-taking skills
      1. Read, comprehend, and ask for clarification of directions
      2. Complete all questions even if unsure
6. Technology
   1. Introduction to MyPima
   2. Use of Pima email account
   3. Basic Internet use
7. College Resources
   1. Faculty office hours
   2. Learning/tutoring center
   3. Advising and counseling center