This writing and grammar course is designed for non-native speakers of English.  Learners will analyze model texts and develop the writing, grammar, and critical thinking skills needed to be successful in college courses.  This course will be graded on a pass/no credit basis.  Passing will require an 85% mastery of learning outcomes based upon a departmentally-devised standard assessment.  Prerequisites:  One of the following must be satisfied to enroll in this course:  Completion of ESLA 0930 with a grade of 85% or higher; ESL Accuplacer Reading score of 86 or higher plus an acceptable score on the ESLA faculty-assessed writing sample; TOEFL iBT score of 40 or higher; TOEFL Paper score of 433 or higher; IELTS Academic Module score of Band 4.0 or higher; IELTS General Training Module score of Band 5.0 or higher.  This course does not meet distribution requirements and will not count as credits toward graduation. 

(6 Cr- 6 lect, 0 lab)