A minimum of three short in-class essays will be written. At the end of semester, students must take and pass a writing competency test which is evaluated by a panel of instructors. Grade of C or better must be earned for advancement to ENG 101. ENG 098 English as a Second Language 3 cr. Designed for ESL students at an advanced level of English language skills, this course focuses primarily on advanced grammar and sentence structure.
Students study the development and organization of the short essay.
Students are asked to read a variety of short essays and then respond to them in writing. The class may be repeated once for credit, but does not satisfy English or Humanities requirements of the College. Students read, discuss, and write essays that explore contemporary social issues. This class gives the student the necessary skills to meet the challenge of writing accurately and clearly on the college level. Emphasis is on the development of a topic, use of appropriate rhetoric, and a review of grammar.