HMDV 1062 - ESL Writing and Grammar

Credits: 3
This is an English as a Second Language course for non-native speakers. This course emphasizes writing better sentences and paragraphs through focus on and practice with the elements of a good paragraph. The process of putting paragraphs into an essay will be introduced. Each unit covered consists of: example paragraphs, grammar for writing, activities, building better vocabulary, tips for writers, building better sentences, original writing, peer editing, and timed writing. The grammar text focuses on key grammatical and lexical elements learners need to become more successful academic writers with emphasis on the most common errors found in student writing and with a variety of editing activities designed to improve student writing and accuracy.

Prerequisite: An SPL (Student Performance Level) score of 4 or higher on the Oral BEST Plus test, or McCann Writing score 0-36, or ACT English 0-15, or TOEFL Oral Score 0-97