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English Language Development (ELD) - Writing |
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ELD (WRITING) |
| CLASS CODE: |
ENG 109 |
CREDITS:
3
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| DIVISION: |
LANGUAGE & LETTERS |
| DEPARTMENT: |
ENGLISH |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: |
This course fulfills a General Education - no GECode requirement. |
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| CATALOG DESCRIPTION: |
Focuses on the improvement of English skills for non-native speakers. Emphasizes written communication. Prepares students for English 111. |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Focuses on the improvement of English skills for non-native speakers. Emphasizes written communication. Prepares students for English 111 |
| TOPICS: |
Daily journal writing; formal writing assignments; grammar practice; weekly meetings with a conversation partner (tutor) in the Reading Lab. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
- Practice the writing process by prewriting, drafting, rewriting, and editing papers.
- Improve basic skills of standard English through group and individual instruction.
- Improve English "thinking" skills by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in authentic situations.
- Help students make a smooth transition to a new culture by discussing the "expectations" of American writing teachers.
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| REQUIREMENTS: |
Percent of grade: Formal writing assignments = 25%; Journal = 15%; Portfolio = 10%; Quizzes = 15%; Reading/homework prep. = 10%; Conversation partner (tutor) work = 10%; Mid- Term and Final = 15%. Total = 100%. |
| PREREQUISITES: |
International student whose primary language is not English. |
| OTHER: |
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| EFFECTIVE DATE: |
August 1997 |
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