ESL 186 Remote

ESL Introduction to College Reading and Writing

Here is the Course Outline.

• ESL 186: Training and practice in advanced academic reading and writing, with emphasis on language structure and vocabulary development for non-native speakers of English. Practice in reading multiple academic texts, synthesizing ideas, and developing and revising text-based assignments at the pre-collegiate level. Advanced language skills integrated on the basis of academic tasks and content.

• As a fully remote class, we meet four times a week for Livestream sessions. Punctual attendance in these sessions is required.

• You will be taking notes, participating in whole class discussions and working in break-out rooms during our Livestreams.

• The required books for this course are:

  • “Grammar & Beyond Level 4 Student's Book (with Wkbk & Access)” Author: Bunting ISBN: 978-1-107-69969-4 Publisher: Cambridge University Press

  • “Gulp” Author: Mary Roach ISBN: 978-0-393-34874-3. We will start reading “Gulp” Week 2. It is available through many branches at the SF Public library.

• At the end of the 8-week course, there is a final exam, presentation of a group project and the design of a digital portfolio to demonstrate mastery of everything learned.

• Y15 hours in CLAD are also required to pass the class.