Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class Size30 studentsCredits0PrerequisitePrerequisite: Placement by the current assessment process or successful completion of ESL 340, ESL 340NC, or comparable course with a grade of "C" or better or "P" if taken for no credit Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThe first in the series of advanced academic writing courses designed for non-native speakers to develop greater proficiency in reading comprehension and written communication necessary for college-level work. Students summarize articles from a variety of academic disciplines and discuss current issues especially in American, western, and other cultures and relate those issues to their own culture and experiences. Students develop fluency and confidence by writing and rewriting thesis-based essays. (formerly ESL 350NC) This course is offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. 