Intended for English Language Learners (ELLs) whose placement scores indicate the need for instruction or review in order for them to write acceptable college compositions in ENG-131, or for ELLs who have successfully completed ELI-106W. Various methods such as lectures, group discussions, textbook exercises, peer review and conferences will be used to help students improve their expository writing skills. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in ELL-192 before enrolling in ENG-131. This course is non-transferable.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
ELL-192 is designed to prepare English Language Learners (ELL) to write at the college level, using formal English standards for increased clarity and accuracy.
- Writing Process
Apply the Writing Process to plan, draft, revise, and proofread essays.
- Audience awareness and writer intent
Consider purpose, audience, subject, tone, and context.
- Various modes
Differentiate among and write using various modes of development: illustration; process; comparison/contrast; cause/effect, and/or argumentation (including counter-argumentation and refutation).
- Thesis-driven essays
Formulate a narrowly-focused and precisely-worded thesis statement.
- Paragraph and essay organization
Write paragraphs to form essays with clearly stated topic sentences that are supported with logical reasons, evidence, and examples.
- Supporting information/details
Organize supporting information in a clear pattern, such as time, space, or importance.
- Transitional words and expressions
Use transitional expressions to link main ideas within paragraphs and to link paragraphs within essays.
- Sentence variety and construction
Use a variety of sentence structures correctly, avoiding run-ons, comma splices, and fragments.
- Punctuation and mechanics
Write an essay with a minimal number of spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
- Academic integrity and research
Develop an ability to quote, paraphrase, summarize and use-in-text citations correctly in order to avoid plagiarism.
- Source credibility
Recognize and practice researching credible sources, and/or explain and defend sources to show appropriate use.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of academic achievement will be identified and implemented by the class instructor. Methods will include, but not be limited to, assignments, essays, quizzes, tests, and a final exam.
While additional assignments are necessary and should be identified by individual instructors in their syllabi, the following are required in all sections of ELL-192. All students must:
- Complete an in-class handwritten writing sample within the first two weeks of the course.
- Attend at least one conference with their instructor.
- Write five to six essays.
- Write one essay besides the diagnostic in class (handwritten and the essay may not be revised).
- Complete a final exam with an in-class handwritten essay component (worth 25% of the final class grade).
Contact the ELI Director/Faculty Chair for textbook information.