HS30 — ESL Writing
HS 30 - ESL Writing HS 30 - ESL Writing 5 Credits Designed for students who have serious non-native grammar error patterns that interfere with clear written communication. The course is intended to prepare students for English 081. The course focuses on correctly formatting multi-paragraph responses and on creating meaningful sentences with clear syntax. The course also focuses on learning to construct basic verb forms and verb tenses and using proper capitalization and basic end punctuation. The course places an emphasis on developing grammar and writing skills at the sentence level: verb construction and verb tense, word order, word choice and building vocabulary. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Designed to Serve English 071 is designed for students who have serious non-native grammar error patterns that interfere with clear written communication. The course is intended to prepare students for English 81. Active Date 20240322T08:37:48 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: Course Outline Rhetorical issues: understanding assignments formatting paragraphs invention strategies topic sentences supporting details organization developing ideas Language issues: clear syntax coordination/subordination constructing basic verb forms and tenses correctly editing for word choice problems using basic capitalization basic end punctuation Student Learning