Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size25 studentsCredits0PrerequisitePrerequisite(s): All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (or "P") or higher. NESL 231B or ESL 131B, or placement through ESL assessment process Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis is the first semester of a one-year course in intermediate academic writing and reading. Classes will focus on writing sentences, paragraphs and compositions, developing strategies for reading comprehension and flexibility, on interactive reading, and on academic vocabulary development. Students will develop cultural understanding, vocabulary, and fluency through a variety of academic writing and reading tasks. Students are advised to enroll concurrently in NESL 220A and NESL 221A, and ESL 123 or ESL 126. Students are limited to two enrollments in this course.Usually HeldMon Wed 9:00am–11:50am, Tue Thu 9:00am–11:50am, Mon 12:00pm–12:50pm, Thu 12:00pm–12:50pm 