ESOL 072 - English for Speakers of Other Languages - Writing II
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or successful completion of the previous level course with a “C” or better and ESOL Advisor Approval.
PROGRAM: English for Speakers of Other Languages
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2023
Focuses on techniques of written communication for coherent expression of ideas, through paragraph development and essay writing. Emphasizes the writing process using strategies for pre-writing, development, and revision through peer collaboration. Highlights the structure and syntax of written expression for effective communication.
Upper intermediate level following intermediate level.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to: - Apply the writing process to produce coherent communication.
- Express ideas in appropriate paragraph form.
- Demonstrate effective writing using English structure and syntax.
- Respond in written English to assigned readings.
- Apply strategies of revision and editing through peer collaboration.
- Develop strategies for coherently organizing different essay structures.
- Demonstrate understanding of the 5-paragraph essay.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Paragraph development
- Creating effective outlines
- Thesis development
- Revision strategies
- Individual essay writing
- Grammar activities related to sentence construction
- Writing process
- Basic understanding of plagiarism
- Responding to assigned readings
- Descriptive vocabulary building
- Peer collaboration and peer review
- Writing a narrative essay, a descriptive essay, and a process essay
- Journals and reflective writing
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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