NCESL 55: Introduction to Academic Writing for Students from Multilingual Backgrounds
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course is designed for students from diverse language backgrounds who are making a transition to the use of academic English and who desire the development of writing skills. Building on students' unique personal, linguistic, and cultural experiences, the course emphasizes critical thinking, reading, and writing. It provides practice in gathering, organizing, and communicating information and in applying the principles and conventions of academic writing.