ESL 088WG - Writing and Grammar for Non-Native Speakers of English IV

4 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
4 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Advanced-level academic writing and grammar for non-native speakers of English. Includes rhetorical forms, writing process and conventions, sentence structure, grammar, study strategies, technology, and college resources.

Prerequisite(s): Placement into ESL 088WG; or completion of ESL 080WG or 085WG with a C or better.
Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in an ESL Oral Communication course (CM) and an ESL Reading and Vocabulary course (RV) according to previous course completion or ESL assessment test score.
Information: Prerequisites may be waived with consent of instructor. See an ESL instructor for details.

Course Learning Outcomes

Use advanced-level grammar, sentence structure, and mechanics in written tasks.
Use advanced-level content and organization in written tasks.

Performance Objectives:

Organize, write, and edit academic essays and a research paper.
Use Advanced-level writing process and standard writing conventions.
Use Advanced-level sentence structure in written tasks.
Use, identify, and analyze high advanced-level grammar in written English.
Integrate a variety of study strategies into academic English learning.
Use technology for assignments and communication.
Employ college resources.

Effective Term:
Full Academic Year 2020/21