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Composition for the Non-Native Speaker English IV
I. Course Prefix/Number: EGL 090
Course Name: Composition for the Non-Native Speaker English IV
Credits: 3 (3 lecture; 1 lab)
II. Prerequisite
Placement test.
III. Course (Catalog) Description
Course focuses on advanced ESL writing skills in preparation for college level writing. Content includes organization, coherence, unity, and argumentation, complex sentence structures, and advanced grammar.
IV. Learning Objectives
A. Formulate and write a topic sentence/thesis statement.
B. Organize ideas into paragraphs and essays.
C. Develop ideas to support a topic sentence/thesis.
D. Write coherent sentences, paragraphs, and essays.
E. Write unified paragraphs and essays.
F. Write a college-level argumentative essay
G. Write a summary of an academic text.
H. Use language appropriate to the college essay.
I. Write a variety of sentence types with correct punctuation.
J. Use grammar correctly: verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, pronoun reference and agreement, and word order.
B. Organize ideas into paragraphs and essays.
C. Develop ideas to support a topic sentence/thesis.
D. Write coherent sentences, paragraphs, and essays.
E. Write unified paragraphs and essays.
F. Write a college-level argumentative essay
G. Write a summary of an academic text.
H. Use language appropriate to the college essay.
I. Write a variety of sentence types with correct punctuation.
J. Use grammar correctly: verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, pronoun reference and agreement, and word order.
V. Academic Integrity
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity
and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Sequence of Topics
A. Composition
Invention
Development of ideas
Organization
Coherence
Unity
Argumentation
Introduction to library research
Diction, especially idioms
B. Sentence Structure
Variety of sentence types
Sentence combining exercises
Complex sentence structures
C. Grammar
Passive voice
Perfect tenses
Articles
Individualized aid on other problems
Invention
Development of ideas
Organization
Coherence
Unity
Argumentation
Introduction to library research
Diction, especially idioms
B. Sentence Structure
Variety of sentence types
Sentence combining exercises
Complex sentence structures
C. Grammar
Passive voice
Perfect tenses
Articles
Individualized aid on other problems
VII. Methods of Instruction
A. 3 hour lecture: Lectures, discussion, small group work
B. 1 hour lab: Open lab format in computer lab. Students will work on composing, revising, and editing, with individual instruction given by instructor. Grammar practice and grammar checking computer programs may be used.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
B. 1 hour lab: Open lab format in computer lab. Students will work on composing, revising, and editing, with individual instruction given by instructor. Grammar practice and grammar checking computer programs may be used.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
VIII. Course Practices Required
In class exercises, homework, weekly writing assignments, testing, open lab work on composing, revising, and editing.
IX. Instructional Materials
Check with the coordinator for current list.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
A. Writing assignments (in class and homework)
B. Homework assignments
C. Quizzes and Tests
D. Lab assignments
B. Homework assignments
C. Quizzes and Tests
D. Lab assignments
XI. Other Course Information
A. Attendance policy
B. For whatever information/procedures the instructor holds the student accountable.
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
B. For whatever information/procedures the instructor holds the student accountable.
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
