Course Number and Title:
ESL 024 Beginning ESL Writing
Campus Location
- Dover
- Georgetown
- Stanton
- Wilmington
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Test Scores
Course Credits and Hours
4 credit(s)
4 lecture hours/week
0 lab hours/week
Course Description
Students develop the writing and vocabulary skills necessary for basic communication as well as build a foundation for further study.
Additional Materials
None
Disclaimer
Some lecture hours may be completed in a laboratory setting
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Compose grammatically correct sentences and short paragraphs on varied topics. (CCC 1; PGC 3, 5)
- Compose simple statements and respond to questions in present, past, and future tenses. (CCC 1; PGC 3, 5)
- Apply correct mechanics to sentence and paragraph writing. (CCC 1; PGC 3)
- Compose simple descriptions of people, places, and things. (CCC 1; PGC 3)
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:
- Compose grammatically correct sentences and short paragraphs on varied topics.
- Identify and correct sentence fragments.
- Use conjunctions in simple and compound sentences.
- Use correct word order and agreement in sentences.
- Spell words correctly.
- Use relevant and concrete details and examples to support points.
- Compose simple statements, and respond to questions in present, past, and future tenses.
- Use time words to indicate tense.
- Write short answers to questions about stories or events.
- Form simple and progressive tenses correctly.
- Apply correct mechanics to sentence and paragraph writing.
- Use correct end punctuation.
- Use correct capitalization.
- Apply basic paragraph format.
- Compose simple descriptions of people, places, and things.
- Use adjectives and adverbs in writing.
- Explain a process.
- Tell a story.
- Express an opinion.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
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A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
= |
F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/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
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Percentage of final grade
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Tests (summative)
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40%
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Quizzes (formative)
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10%
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Assignments (formative)
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40%
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Final Exam (summative)
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10%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Speak English with sufficient proficiency to obtain, exchange, and present information, ideas, and opinions for personal, academic and general work-related purposes.
- Apply English listening comprehension skills of formal and informal spoken English in social, academic and workplace settings.
- Compose effective paragraphs and/or short essays incorporating the conventions of English grammar, mechanics, and usage.
- 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.
- Use grammatical structures accurately and appropriately to support effective comprehension and expression of English in daily and academic situations.
- Use a variety of technological tools to learn and express English in everyday and academic settings.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. 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. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.