Enhanced English Composition I for English as a Second Language Students

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This course is designed to give students guided practice in critical reading, pre-writing, drafting, revising and editing essays. It offers an extra hour for necessary developmental writing instruction and individualized support toward the creation of college-level essays. In addition, intensive instruction will be given on those elements of English grammar and syntax that present difficulties for ESL students. Collaboration in the writing process is stressed. Research techniques, library orientation and oral presentation of student writing are also included. Research paper required. Open only to non-native speakers of English.