Course Descriptions

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English as a Second Language (Non-intensive) (ESL)

ESL-011 ESL Writing for Academic Purpose I

4 credits—This is the first of two courses designed for non-native speakers of English in the acquisition of basic grammatical structures of English and writing skills. The primary focus of the course is to develop students’ competence and confidence in writing for academic purposes. Students will review basic grammatical rules and structures, understand the elements of paragraph through process writing, practice writing for different purposes, expand vocabulary, and develop fluency in writing.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement scores or equivalent.

Course Type: Developmental

2024–2025 Course Cost: $900.00

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Contact Information

Registrar's Office

Hawkeye Center 114
319-296-2460
Email the Registrar's Office

800-670-4743
319-296-1609 (fax)

Regular Hours — Fall 2024

July 29 – December 20, 2024
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

If campus is closed, the Registrar's Office is also closed. This includes weather-related closings. See scheduled college closings.

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