TransfermaticESL at Santiago Canyon College

    ESL 503 - Advanced Grammar & Writing

    Recent Professors
    Danette N. Fowler, Michael A. Chamberlain, John W. Horton
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    50–60 students
    Difficulty
    6.5Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    0
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ESL 503
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Emphasizes control of more advanced grammar structures in writing, with a focus on complex sentences, punctuation, verb tenses and forms, and word order. Writing instruction focuses on pre-collegiate skills: anticipating the needs and questions of readers, creating clear main ideas with strong support and development, using effective transition strategies, and using effective editing strategies. Open Entry/Open Exit. Former Title: ESL 601, Advanced Grammar & Writing (Fall 2025)
    Usually Held
    Wed 6:00pm–8:00pm, Tue Thu 12:30pm–2:30pm, Tue 12:30pm–2:30pm