Basic Sentence Writing

Catalog description

EAP-0200 is the first course in a five-course writing sequence of English for Academic Purposes. In this course, students develop writing skills by focusing on sentence structures such as statements, negative statements, yes/no questions, and wh-word questions. Students produce original sentences with basic verb tenses in the present, past, and future, including the present progressive and basic modal verbs. Students also use adjectives and adverbs in sentences including comparatives. Additionally, students identify count and non-count nouns with their quantifiers in sentences. As a part of the writing process, students edit sentences for errors in grammar and punctuation. This course is intended for students who are non-native speakers of American English and who did not complete all four years of high school in the United States.  A grade of C or higher is required to successfully complete this course. Formerly ESL-0100. Students may not receive credit for both ESL-0100 and EAP-0200.