Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class Size28 studentsCredits0 Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionESL 490 is designed to prepare multilingual students for English C1000 by focusing on culturally distinct rhetorical modes inherent in American patterns of reasoning. Aspects of American culture and society are stressed throughout the class, as the course integrates academic reading, writing, and critical thinking with an emphasis on analytical summary/response, text-based compositions and argumentative compositions of 900-1,200 words with an introduction to writing a research paper. One additional outside Language Center hour is required for this course. Students enrolled in ESL 490 may access supplemental learning assistance by enrolling in ESL 400 , an open entry/open exit noncredit course.Usually HeldTue 9:30am–10:20am, Tue Thu 6:00pm–8:20pm 