ESL 312 - Introduction to the Essay

    Recent Professors
    Claudia Trinidad, Leslie Y. Takei, Marika J. Yuma, Zerrin Erkal
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    28 students
    Difficulty
    5.8Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    ESL 322 or ESL 522 and ESL 323 or ESL 523 and ESL 324 or ESL 524 ; Minimum grade P
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ESL 312
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Students will read and write multiple-paragraph compositions with the depth and complexity of high-intermediate academic texts. They will expand their study of well-written paragraphs to include short essays on academic topics. They will acquire grammar, writing, revision, and editing skills for college-level academic work. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 312L is required for computer-assisted grammar and writing practice with lab assistance. ESL 312 is a high-intermediate writing course for non-native speakers of English three levels below ENGL C1000.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:00am–12:50pm, Mon Wed 6:15pm–8:35pm, Tue Thu 6:15pm–8:35pm, Tue Thu 8:30am–10:50am