ESL 034 Intermediate ESL Writing

Course Number and Title: ESL 034 Intermediate ESL Writing

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Campus Location:
Georgetown, Dover, Stanton, Wilmington
Effective Date:
2022-51
Prerequisite:
Test score or ESL 024 and ESL 026
Co-Requisites:

None

Course Credits and Hours:
4.00 credits
4.00 lecture hours/week
0.00 lab hours/week
Course Description:

Students compose simple, compound and complex sentences in short paragraphs which show unity, organization, and coherence. Students are introduced to formal writing situations and electronic correspondence.

Required Text(s):

Obtain current textbook information by viewing the campus bookstore online or visit a campus bookstore. Check your course schedule for the course number and section.

Additional Materials:

None

Schedule Type:
Classroom Course
Disclaimer:

Some lecture hours may be completed in a laboratory setting.

Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs):
  1. Compose correct and appropriate simple, compound, and basic complex sentences in affirmative, negative, statement, and interrogative forms. (CCC 1; PGC 3, 5)
  2. Compose correct and appropriate sentences in the basic verb tenses. (CCC 1; PGC 3, 5)
  3. Compose descriptions, narratives, explanations, and opinions about the past, present, and future. (CCC 1; PGC 3, 5)

See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.

Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs):

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

  1. Compose correct and appropriate simple, compound, and basic complex sentences in affirmative, negative, statement, and interrogative forms.
    1. Write complete and well-connected sentences.
    2. Use connectors that best show the relationship between parts of sentences.
    3. Use correct word order and placement of single adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases.
    4. Use correct end punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and agreement.
  2. Compose correct and appropriate sentences in the basic verb tenses.
    1. Use correct active forms of verbs in simple, selected progressive, and selected perfect tenses.
    2. Choose correct present modals to express possibility, necessity, probability, and advisability.
  3. Compose descriptions, narratives, explanations, and opinions about the past, present, and future.
    1. Compose short paragraphs that include a topic sentence, sufficient detail, and an appropriate conclusion.
    2. Organize writing in the following forms: narratives, general descriptions, and expressions of personal opinion.
    3. Incorporate correct conventions of formality in language and style.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies:

The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:

90 – 100 = A
80 – 89 = B
70 – 79 = C
0 – 69 = F

Students should refer to the Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.

Final Course Grade:

Calculated using the following weighted average

Evaluation Measure

Percentage of final grade

Tests (summative)

40%

Quizzes (formative)

10%

Assignments (formative)

30%

Final Exam (summative)

20%

TOTAL

                  100%
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop):
  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major):
  1. Speak English with sufficient proficiency to obtain, exchange, and present information, ideas, and opinions for personal, academic and general work-related purposes.
  2. Apply English listening comprehension skills of formal and informal spoken English in social, academic and workplace settings.
  3. Compose effective paragraphs and/or short essays incorporating the conventions of English grammar, mechanics, and usage.
  4. Use English reading comprehension skills with sufficient proficiency to obtain general information and specific details from a variety of general interest readings and limited academic texts.
  5. Use grammatical structures accurately and appropriately to support effective comprehension and expression of English in daily and academic situations.
  6. Use a variety of technological tools to learn and express English in everyday and academic settings.
Disabilities Support Statement:

The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. A listing of campus Disabilities Support Counselors and contact information can be found at the disabilities services web page or visit the campus Advising Center.

Minimum Technology Requirements:
Minimum technology requirements for online, hybrid, video conferencing and web conferencing courses.