Advanced Writing and Grammar

Catalog description

This course strengthens college-level writing skills in preparation for English 1A for students learning English as a second language. Students read articles, essays, poetry, and works of fiction or nonfiction. They write well-developed essays in response to their reading. Students review basic grammar and develop advanced grammar and sentence skills. Students are introduced to and use Modern Language Association (MLA) style and research skills to write a short research-based essay. The content of NESL 53C, a noncredit course, is identical to the content of ESL 53C, a credit course. NESL 53C shall be offered with ESL 53C as a dual-roster course.