Course Description

Formerly: ESL G105. This course is the second course of the ESL Academic Writing sequence for multilingual students who need proficiency in academic English. It focuses on cultivating academic language, reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, with a specific emphasis on crafting introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs—a foundational skillset for academic essay writing. Throughout the course, students will learn to develop a strong thesis statement, grasp the essential structure of academic essays, and refine their ability to build supporting details through revisions. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.