NESL 53C - Advanced Writing and Grammar

Recent Professors: Dr. Jenny L. Simon, Dr. Allison A. Carr, Ms. Elise A. Geraghty, Dr. Saeid Atoofi
Recent Semesters: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
Class Size: 10–32 students
Credits: 0
Prerequisite: NESL 53A with a grade of Pass or ESL 53A with a minimum grade of C or qualification by assessment
Spring 2027 Sections: View Spring 2027 sections of NESL 53C
Transfers To: Not transferable
Description: This course strengthens college-level writing skills in preparation for English 1A for students learning English as a second language. Students read articles, essays, poetry, and works of fiction or nonfiction. They write welldeveloped essays in response to their reading. Students review basic grammar and develop advanced grammar and sentence skills. Students are introduced to and use Modern Language Association (MLA) style and research skills to write a short research-based essay. The content of NESL 53C, a noncredit course, is identical to the content of ESL 53C, a credit course. NESL 53C shall be offered with ESL 53C as a dual-roster course. Note: Pass/no pass only. 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™ .
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