ESL3202W
ESL 3202W - Academic Reading and Composition (5 Cr.) Writing Intensive, Online may be available
CCAPS MN English as a Second Language (10910)
TUCL - College of Continuing and Professional Studies
ESL 3202W - Academic Reading and Composition (5 Cr.) Writing Intensive, Online may be available
Course description
This course is designed for students who are enrolled in degree programs at the University of Minnesota. In this course students will build and refine advanced-level skills and strategies, including audience awareness and incorporating sources, for reading authentic college-level texts and writing multi-draft papers in English. Students will read essays and articles on a variety of topics from multiple sources. Students will improve their ability to identify main ideas and details, analyze and critique support, and respond with their own ideas in writing and discussion. Students will plan and develop multi-draft papers to practice applying persuasive and expository modes of writing to accomplish specific purposes as writers and also develop informal writing skills. Prerequisite: a first language other than English.
prereq: non-native speaker of English.
prereq: non-native speaker of English.
Minimum credits
5
Maximum credits
5
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Discussion
Lecture
Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:
02972
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
Yes
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall & Spring