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ESL 473
Introduction to the Essay

Course Description

The course introduces the principles and techniques of academic essay writing based on critical reading and thinking.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
ESL 473.51Z: NONCREDIT Fully ONLINE. This class does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most °®¶¹´«Ã½ classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at . This noncredit class mirrors the credit class ESL 273. Noncredit courses are intended to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills or enrich understanding of a wide range of topics. This class is non-transcriptable and cannot be used to earn an associate degree nor be used as transfer. You can earn a non-transcriptable vocational certificate upon completion. This is a 12-week class

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units

0 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Non-Credit

Grading Method

Letter Grading

General Course Statement

General Statement

NONCREDIT: (This is a noncredit enhanced, basic skills course.)

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite

ESL 261. and ESL 265. (or ESL 461. and ESL 465.) with a grade of C or better; or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Entrance Skills

Restricted to students whose native language is not English.