ELI-105W: ELL Writing & Grammar 5

School
Liberal Arts
Division
Language Studies
Department
English Language Institute
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
ENG Language Institute-Credit
Course Number
105W
Course Title
ELL Writing & Grammar 5
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-104W or ELI approval
Co-requisites
None; however, ELI-105R and ELI-105C are recommended
Catalog Course Description

Develops intermediate-level college-preparatory writing and grammar skills for non-native English speakers. Satisfactory completion qualifies students for ELI-106W. This course does not transfer nor count toward degree graduation requirements.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Goal Statement

ELI-105W is designed to help English Language Learners (ELL) acquire intermediate-level writing and grammar skills in order to communicate more clearly and accurately in English.

Core Course Topics
  1. Sentence variety
  2. Verb tenses
  3. Word order
  4. Punctuation and mechanics
  5. Transitions and connectors
  6. Writing Process
  7. Paragraph and short-essay organization
  8. Topic sentences
  9. Various modes
  10. Vocabulary
  11. Audience awareness
  12. Academic integrity
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Write complete simple, compound, and complex sentences
  2. Use a a variety of verb tenses in the present, past, future, and perfect
  3. Formulate statements, negatives, imperatives, and questions using correct word order
  4. Avoid mechanical errors such as run-ons, comma splices, and fragments
  5. Use time markers and transitional expressions to link main ideas within paragraphs and paragraphs within short essays
  6. Plan, draft, revise, and proofread paragraphs and short essays
  7. Combine paragraphs to formulate a short essay with a clearly defined central idea, coherent organization, and supporting details and examples
  8. Formulate clear, narrowly-focused, and precisely-worded topic sentences with a controlling idea
  9. Differentiate among and write using various modes: narration; description; illustration; comparison/contrast; persuasion; opinion; cause/effect, and/or argumentative
  10. Integrate and understand new academic vocabulary
  11. Show evidence of ability to analyze and write for different audiences
  12. Practice citing sources while conducting research to avoid plagiarism

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, short essays, 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, short essays, quizzes, and tests
  3. Write at least two graded in-class handwritten essays
  4. Complete a final exam with an in-class handwritten essay component (worth 25% of their final grade)
Texts

Contact the Faculty Chair for textbook information.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2024
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Fall 2024