LS R018A - Improving Written Language Skills I

    Recent Professors
    Patricia Cowan, Joanne Chang
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    20 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of LS R018A
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is intended for students with learning disabilities or other written language difficulties. Course will include instruction in basic sentence writing skills including subject/verb identification, writing and recognizing simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences, and the punctuation appropriate to each. Focus will be on utilizing the Writing Process to write strong paragraphs, with solid introduction, supporting sentences and a conclusion. Students will examine examples of various writing styles to determine what works, and what doesn't work when writing in each style. Commitment will be given to building an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment that supports the growth and success of all students.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:20pm, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:50pm, Mon Wed 11:30am–1:20pm, Thu 4:00pm–5:15pm