ESL 150: Introduction to College Composition for Students from Multilingual Backgrounds
Units: 4
Prerequisites: ESL 149, or eligibility determined by the English placement process.
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in ACE 150 or ENGL 50.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course, designed for students from diverse language backgrounds, offers intensive practice in the writing process, critical reading, and critical thinking. It also provides practice in acquiring, synthesizing, and communicating information and in applying the principles and conventions of analytical writing. The course focuses on the development of analytical writing skills through the lens of the student's own heritage, cultural identity, and unique experiences. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for ESL 150 or ACE 150.