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2021-2022 Catalog 
    
    May 05, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ELL 090 - Writing Essentials for English Language Learners

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELL 089  and/or appropriate score on the placement test and/or writing sample.
Corequisite: RDG 095  or appropriate score on the placement test.
(3 Credits)
This course is designed for students whose native language is not English. Instruction includes integration of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Emphasis is on developing paragraphs and short essays that are unified, coherent, and fully developed. Instruction also focuses on developing reading strategies to enhance comprehension, recall, analysis of texts, and academic vocabulary in preparation for American college freshman-level courses. Students placed into this course are required to utilize online learning tools for additional instruction, homework, and skill-building exercises, and are encouraged to meet with instructors or tutors outside of scheduled class times. Total of 45 contact hours.

Semesters Offered: Fall and Spring Only, All Years.



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