ESL 1A - College Composition and Reading for Nonnative English Speakers

Recent Professors: Laura C. Talley
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026
Class Size: 27 students
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Eligibility for college-level composition as determined by college assessment or other appropriate method.
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of ESL 1A
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1A
Description: This course meets the same requirements as ENGL C1000 (ENGL 1A) while providing language support to non-native English speakers. The course focuses on the development of reading skills, expository and argumentative writing, research strategies, and information literacy through materials structured to support the needs of language learners regarding academic language development and vocabulary use, editing, and cultural context. Students will write a minimum of 5000 words.
Usually Held: Tue Thu 10:00am–11:50am