ESOL0831 Grammar/Writing III
Develop college writing skills. Students work on grammar, paragraphs, and editing, using the standards of written American English. Classes utilize a computer lab to practice writing, word processing, editing, and other basic computer skills.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on ESL reading assessment test OR
ESOL0821 and
ESOL0822 and
ESOL0823 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Write unified paragraphs with clear introduction, body, and conclusion
Apply a variety of cohesive devices (transitions, pronouns, etc.) within paragraphs
Produce various types of writing such as descriptive and expository
Develop basic real-time writing skills
Utilize simple present verb forms
Utilize present progressive verb forms
Utilize simple past verb forms
Write grammatically correct sentences of varying patterns
Correct sentences that contain grammatical errors
Develop effective use of the writing process
Develop strategies to improve editing skills
Apply basic standard mechanics
Develop basic word processing skills
Demonstrate basic email skills
Demonstrate basic computer skills
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities. If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process.
Brooklyn Park Campus - 763-488-2477
Eden Prairie Campus – 952-995-1544
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details