Themes in Literature: Multi-Cultural Literature

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This multi-cultural literature course introduces students to the ethnic diversity of American literature. Readings include texts from a variety of cultural perspectives. Specific topics vary by semester. ESL & IEP Progression Charts Dotted boxes show courses that may no longer be offered. Please be aware that these charts are subject to change. Consult with an advisor for current information. March 31, 2025 IEP (ESOL) Progression Level 1 Level 3 Level 4 ESL 21, ESL 22G, ESL 22W Hawaiʻi CC credit courses Level 2 ESL 20 Hawaiʻi CC credit course (for credit students) ESL Progression Chart Grammar Writing Reading ESL 20 ESL 20 ESL 21 ESL 22G ESL 22W ENG 102 ENG 100 ENG 100E ESL & IEP Progression Charts Dotted boxes show courses that may no longer be offered. Please be aware that these charts are subject to change. Consult with an advisor for current information. March 31, 2025 IEP (ESOL) Progression Level 1 Level 3 Level 4 ESL 21, ESL 22G, ESL 22W Hawaiʻi CC credit courses Level 2 ESL 20 Hawaiʻi CC credit course (for credit students) ESL Progression Chart Grammar Writing Reading ESL 20 ESL 20 ESL 21 ESL 22G ESL 22W ENG 102 ENG 100 ENG 100E English as a Second Language ESL 20—English Essentials (4) reader and writer of English. This course concentrates on developing reading strategies, academic vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar concepts, and writing through a process approach. ESL 21—Introduction to College Reading (ESL) (3) essential college-level reading skills. The focus is to provide strategies that will help students understand what they read and to give them confidence in identifying the central points, main ideas, and important details of academic readings; drawing inferences, and developing critical reading skills. Students will use vocabulary strategies to assist them in becoming fluent readers. ESL 22G—Advanced Grammar (ESL) (3) knowledge of grammar essential for successful academic writing. As grammar points are presented, students apply the grammar they learn by editing passages from varied texts, including student writing and their own drafts. The class focus is to help students develop a greater awareness of language usage, identify patterns of errors, and learn to independently and systematically use editing skills. Class activities include practice and focus on identifying various sentence patterns; writing clear, effective sentences; and expanding independent editing skills. ESL 22W—Introduction to Composition (ESL) (3) is on reading-based writing, paraphrasing, summarizing, expanding student knowledge of the writing process, and applying these skills to write well-organized essays. Students participate in small group discussion(s), review, editing, proofreading, and revising activities. Student writing reflects fluency in constructing clear, correct sentences with accurate word choice and control of varied sentence structures. Entrepreneurship