This course focuses on the development of well-written essays. Students will develop English writing skills by writing five-paragraph essays in at least four modal styles in preparation for English 1010. Non-native speakers of English must complete this course, score a 4 or higher on the Test of Written English (TWE), or take a written exam (graded by ESL department faculty members) before they can register for ENGL 1010 (see the Snow College catalog for more detailed information).
The ESL Department at Snow College houses the intensive ESL program which is accredited through the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP). The program provides instruction for students at Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 (elementary through exiting levels). This course is part of the core curriculum for Level 3. Non-native speakers of English must complete this course, score a 4 or higher on the Test of Written English (TWE), or take a written exam (graded by ESL department faculty members) before they can register for ENGL 1010 (see the Snow College catalog for more detailed information).
Students will review and practice the organizational rules for formal writing which include thesis statements, topic sentences, introductions, body paragraphs and conclusions. Students will learn and practice the skills of writing formal college essays through at least four essay assignments from the following areas: narrative, compare and contrast, process, cause and effect, and argumentative. Writing topics will range in world issues, social issues, cultural areas and other various themes.