Writing Workshop for International Students

Catalog description

In this course students for whom English is a second language practice a variety of writing strategies and sentence-level skills in a workshop atmosphere that prepares them for college-level writing. Thesis and paragraph development, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and document format are among topics covered in preparation for academic writing. Connections between reading and writing are emphasized. Placement is determined by a diagnostic writing sample. The course does not count toward the degree. A minimum grade of C is required.