ELI-102W: ELL Writing & Grammar 2

School
Liberal Arts
Division
Language Studies
Department
English Language Institute
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
ENG Language Institute-Credit
Course Number
102W
Course Title
ELL Writing & Grammar 2
Credit Hours
5.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
94.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
94.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
S/U
Pre-requisites
A satisfactory score on the ELL placement test or successful completion of ELI-101W or ELI approval
Co-requisites
None; however, ELI-102R and ELI-102C are recommended
Catalog Course Description

Teaches beginning-level college-preparatory writing and grammar skills for non-native English speakers. Satisfactory completion qualifies students for ELI-103W. This course does not transfer nor count toward degree graduation requirements.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Goal Statement
ELI-102W is designed to help English Language Learners (ELL) acquire beginning-level writing and grammar skills in order to communicate more clearly and accurately in English.
Core Course Topics
  1. Simple sentences and questions
  2. Capitalization and punctuation
  3. Nouns
  4. Articles
  5. Pronouns
  6. Verbs
  7. Prepositions
  8. Adverbs
  9. Vocabulary
  10. Writing Process
  11. Audience awareness
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Formulate simple statements, imperatives, and questions
  2. Demonstrate appropriate use of capitalization and end punctuation
  3. Recognize and distinguish count and non-count nouns
  4. Distinguish between definite and indefinite articles
  5. Identify and use subject, object, and possessive pronouns
  6. Formulate sentences using regular and select irregular verbs in the simple past and present; present continuous, and simple future tenses
  7. Practice and write sentences using correct prepositions of place/time and prepositional phrases
  8. Demonstrate correct usage of adverbs of place, time, manner, and degree of frequency
  9. Write sentences using a variety of level-appropriate vocabulary
  10. Draft, revise, and proofread sentences
  11. Illustrate evidence of audience awareness

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Assessment of academic achievement will be identified and implemented by the class instructor. Methods will include, but not be limited to, assignments, quizzes, tests, and a final exam.

General Course Requirements and Recommendations

In order to progress to the next level, students must:

  1. Actively participate in at least 80% of all class sessions
  2. Average 75% or higher on all assignments, quizzes, and tests
  3. Write at least two graded in-class handwritten writing assignments
  4. Complete a final exam with an in-class handwritten writing assignment component (worth 25% of their final grade)
Texts

Contact the Faculty Chair for textbook information.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Effective Term
Fall 2024