ESL110 ESL Transitional Writing

This is the highest level writing course for English language learners and prepares students for English Composition I. Focus is on the use of advanced grammar and academic vocabulary in writing well-developed, clearly focused and coherent expository, persuasive, and argumentative essays with a thesis, body and conclusion. Emphasis is placed on mastery of the steps of the writing process, responding to advanced academic level readings using quotation, paraphrase and summary, and using self-correction strategies. It includes development of critical thinking skills in English. This course requires work in a computer lab during class.

NOTE: This course may carry graduation credit in some programs, but it may not transfer. Since it is a mandated course, students who do not meet the exit criteria of C or higher will be required to repeat it.