52-1100 Introduction to College Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English

Introduction to College Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English is reserved for students who do not speak English as their first language. An intensive review in writing, reading, and critical thinking prior to enrolling in 52-1121 ESL English Composition I. Designed to emphasize each students’ writing process, the ICW curriculum works to recognize student knowledge and understanding of culture, while exploring the rhetorical purpose of personal narrative and cultural response. Teaching strategies include individualized, conference-based instruction, peer tutorials, grammar and usage review, and academic and digital literacy training. Students attend weekly sessions with an ESL Specialist in the Writing Center.

3 Credits
Requisites CONCURRENT: 52-1108 ESL Tutoring in Writing Skills