Course Description

This course is for second-language learners and is equivalent to ENGL C1000. The emphasis is on in-class essay writing (thesis, body, and concluding paragraph development ), applying analytical and critical thinking and research based papers, using annotated college-level readings as supporting evidence. An additional focus is on second-language grammar, syntactical structure, and academic vocabulary. Students will be required to spend three hours per semester in the OCC Writing Center or other equivalent revision activities as determined by the instructor. Note: Students enrolled in ESL A100 must be present at the first class meeting. Absent students may lose their seats in the class. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL C1000; students who complete ESL A100 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL C1000. Students should complete the guided self-placement form before the first semester enrolling in an ESL course to determine which ESL course they should enroll in. This can be found at https://occsssp.formstack.com/forms/esl_selfplacement_form.