ESL-0201 English as a Second Language: Composition

Credits 3
Equivalent Hours 4
ESL 0201 is the third writing course in the English as a Second Language reading/writing series. It is for non-native English speakers whose academic writing ability is a higher intermediate level and who have a good command of English. In this course, students write original paragraph-length compositions with complex grammar structures. Students learn to recognize and respond to prompts on academic topics using appropriate rhetorical patterns such as process, logical order, cause/effect, and comparison/contrast. Students are expected to type coherent compositions using standard format and mechanics and also employ a variety of sentence structures and use key transitional vocabulary. Additionally, students use all five stages of the writing process to brainstorm, outline, draft, review, and revise their work.

A grade of C or higher is required to successfully complete this course.
Prerequisite(s): Placement by exam or ESL - 0102
Corequisite(s): ESL - 0106 recommended
Course Outcomes

Use the writing process to produce paragraphs of appropriate length that demonstrate unity of ideas on academic topics.
Respond to prompts using appropriate rhetorical patterns with appropriate signal vocabulary.
Write simple, compound, complex, and compound/complex sentences.
Write or type paragraphs using standard format and mechanics.
Edit paragraphs for grammatical and mechanical errors.