ESLW 20    Novice Writing    4 Units

Prerequisite: Advise adult school before taking ESLW 20.
Corequisite: ESL 90.
Advisory: ESLL 20 and ESLR 20.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This is a writing course for non-native English speakers at the novice level. This course is an introduction to writing in English. Students write about familiar topics focusing on the structure of English sentences including parts of speech and word order. Emphasis is on the production of clear, basic written sentences using common everyday vocabulary. Question formation is also demonstrated and practiced. By the end of the semester, students will be able to write simple sentences using correct grammar.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW           07:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   A.Bjerke             El Dorado EDC C214   17041
Students who enroll in this ESL class must also be enrolled in any section of ESL 90 for at least one-half of a unit (0.5 units). This class meets from 6:00-6:50pm and 8:00-9:05pm in order for students to have time for the ESL 90 lab between 6:50 and 8:00pm.

ESLW 40    Intermediate-Low Writing    4 Units

Prerequisite: Completion of ESLW 30 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
Corequisite: ESL 90.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This is a course for non-native speakers of English at the intermediate-low level which focuses on writing paragraphs with a clear beginning, middle, and end while developing correct sentence structure. Students learn to use critical thinking skills and correct grammar in their writing. By the end of the semester, students are able to write multiple paragraphs.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW           07:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   S.Eckman             El Dorado EDC C217   25463
Students who enroll in this ESL class must also be enrolled in any section of ESL 90 for at least one-half of a unit (0.5 units)