EASL 046 Advanced Writing - Paragraph/Essays is an academic course in writing for students who speak English as an additional language. This course includes a focus on advanced elements of effective paragraph writing, an introduction to essay formats in a variety of rhetorical styles, and an introduction to research and paraphrasing. Students use the writing process to develop their academic writing skills and keep a personal journal to develop fluency and to generate reflective ideas. The course consists of a weekly lecture and an interactive writing workshop with the instructor in the computer lab.
Prerequisites: EASL 036 with a minimum of 60% or equivalent
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | 4.00 |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 2 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 2 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- produce simple, compound and some complex structures using correct word order patterns and standard capitalization and punctuation.
- write well-structured single and multi-paragraph expository compositions.
- apply standard grammatical systems and rules to writing.
- use the writing process to plan, peer edit, and revise work.
- write at an efficient rate of speed.
Teaching and Learning Approach
Instructors in the English Language Program use a communicative approach to teaching and learning. Lessons
often include inter-active discussions, group work and reflection activities. Learner success in ELP courses is
often demonstrated in tests & quizzes, presentations, assignments and active participation. Assessments include
self and peer evaluations. The responsibility for learning is shared between the instructor and the student to
foster independent learning skills.Learning Resources
Required:
Longman Academic Writing Series 3, Fourth Edition - Paragraphs to Essays
Alice Oshima & Ann HogueDetailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Greetings and Introductions/ Course Introduction/ Introduction to Journal and Free Writing Assignment 1: Introduction to Academic Paragraph Process/ Paragraph Review Technical Skills for Academic Writing Sentence Structure - Simple Sentences, Phrases, Subject- Verb Agreement, Fragments
2. Assignment 1: Organizing ideas - letter format - short paragraphs - Topic Sentences/ Supporting Sentences/ Concluding Sentences - Brainstorming and Outlining - Peer & Self-Assessment
3. Paragraph 1: Descriptive / Narrative Paragraphs - Language Skills: - Adjectives and descriptors - Time order signals - Compound Sentences / coordinating conjunctions Brainstorm ideas and topics
4. Paragraph 1: Descriptive/Narrative Paragraph Develop 1st Drafts, Peer Editing and review, 2nd Draft Submission - focus on self-assessment and review, analyzing content and patterns
5. Focus on Editing and Peer assessment In-class final editing and submission.
6. Paragraph 3: Definition Paragraphs - Using controlling ideas and supporting facts from a variety of sources to define an abstract concept. - focus on the writing process - brainstorming- outlining- revising - final ideas focused on unity, transitions, and linking ideas
7. Paragraph 2: Definition Paragaraph Con't Selecting ideas from the brainstorm, organizing and creating outlines - focus on topic statements, controlling ideas, supporting ideas
8. Module One Exam Paragraph 2 Due
9. Paragraph 3: Cause and Effect Paragraphs, Transition for Cause and Effect: Valid Supporting and Concluding ideas
10. Essay Writing: Process and Form Introductory paragraphs (Hook/Thesis Statement), Body (Topic and Concluding Sentences) and Concluding (Restate Thesis Statement) Paragraphs Essay Organization; Transitions Between Paragraphs; Formal & Informal Vocabulary; Timed Writing
11. Essay Assignment 1: Opinion Essay Brainstorming and topic selection Group work
12. Essay 1 Assignment: Opinion Essays Evaluating Supporting ideas - Fact, Opinion, Statement, Example... Organizing and writing
13. Final Edits/ Peer edits and discussions in class
14. Module Two ExamAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Paragraphs X3 (planning-draft-final) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 30% |
| Essay X1 (planning-draft-final) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 20% |
| Journals, Freewriting, Peer Editing | 1, 3, 5 | 15% |
| Classroom Work - Active Participation | 4, 5 | 5% |
| Module 1 Exam | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 15% |
| Module 2 Exam | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.