ESLW 340 - Advanced Composition

    Recent Professors
    Krysta Peterson, Gabriella G. Nuttall, Duane E. Leonard, Brett Thomas
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    ESL 325 with a grade of "C" or better; or, for students not previously enrolled in ESL writing courses within the Los Rios district, placement through the Los Rios assessment process.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ESLW 340
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1A · IGETC Area 1A · CSU GE Area A2
    Description
    This college composition course emphasizes advanced writing, reading, critical thinking, and research skills essential for successful completion of a college degree. It focuses on the needs of multilingual writers by addressing specific language and cultural content required for academic success at the college level. Writing assignments include expository and argumentative essays and a research paper (5,000 words minimum in total) using MLA documentation and format. Writing assignments are based on reading of transfer-level texts that include diverse perspectives.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:00am–11:05am, Mon 5:30pm–7:35pm, Mon Wed 1:00pm–3:05pm, Tue Thu 1:00pm–3:05pm