Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026Class Size17–32 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteESL 53A with a minimum grade of C, NESL 53A , or qualification by assessment Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course offers students intensive experience in preparing to write college-level essays. Students will learn to write well-organized, coherent expository essays, including critical reactions to reading. They will review basic rhetorical modes such as summary, narration, description and process, and will be introduced to the rhetorical modes of comparison-contrast and argumentation. Simple, progressive and present perfect verbs, and other basic grammar rules will be reviewed, and passive voice, conditionals, past perfect, perfect modals, and other intermediate grammar topics will be introduced. Note: Some UC transferable courses have credit limitations. For details, see a counselor, the Transfer Center adviser, or the articulation officer. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .Usually HeldMon 5:35pm–8:05pm, Tue Thu 9:40am–12:10pm, Mon 9:40am–12:10pm, Wed 5:35pm–8:05pm 