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English Composition I (EFL)INGL 3001Tuesday/Thursday, 1:00-2:30 or 2:30-4:00Laura MartínezBy [email protected]/englishclass.pr
This course provides students of English as a Foreign Language a structural approach to the writing process. The students continue learning about the morphosyntactic system of English and are introduced to the technical aspects of writing. The course places emphasis on the organizational process, formal structures in writing, and proofreading.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:1. construct simple, progressive, and perfect structures in the
present and past tenses, as well as express the future;2. understand the different uses of modal verbs and make
proper use of them;3. express complete thoughts, orally and in writing, and
demonstrate more than ample comprehension of written and oral English;
4. organize and filter idea maps and outlines;5. understand and adhere to the structure of the paragraph
(introduction, body, conclusion);6. write concise and well-focused topic sentences;7. identify the different types of paragraphs;8. compose well-structured paragraphs following the principles
of coherence and unity;9. understand the structure of the expository essay; 10. produce an expository essay;
I. Grammar and Syntax1. The Perfect Tenses2. Modal Verbs3. The Sentence Structure
II. Writing as a Process: Introduction to Academic Writing1. Why do we write?2. Types of Paragraph (Description, Exposition, Cause and
Effect, Comparison, Contrast, Narration, Persuasion)III. Writing as a Process: Pre-Writing
1. Developing and Organizing Ideas2. Outlines3. Graphic Organizers4. Free Writing
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IV. Writing as a Process: Structure of the Paragraph1. Unity and Coherence2. Introduction: Topic Sentence3. Supporting Sentences
V. Writing as a Process: The Expository Essay1. Purpose2. Structure
-Introduction (Topic Sentence, Hook, Context, Work Plan) -Body and Arguments -Conclusion
3. APA StyleVI. Writing as a Process: Post-Writing
1. Proofreading: Grammar2. Editing: Content and Structure
Throughout the course of the semester, the class will go over different aspects of the writing process in English. Each topic will be presented by means of a lecture or workshop and will be further explained with a variety of practice exercises and class discussion. Students will regularly practice their writing skills with different activities in the classroom and at home.
Books, handouts, readings, and internet resources available in class, the library or technology center.
Homework, participation, and attendance 25%Grammar Tests 25%Paragraphs 25%Final Paper 25%
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Clouse, B. (2009). A Troubleshooting guide for writers. McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages.
English as a Foreign Language: Course Text and Practice Exercises. (2010). Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music.
Evslin, B, Evslin, D, & Hoopes, N. (1966). The Greek gods. New York: Schoolastic Inc.
Fried-Lee, L. (n.d.). Readings for ESL students. Retrieved from http://fog.ccsf.cc.ca.us/~lfried/stories/stories.html
Blanchard, K. & Root, C. (2002). Get Ready to Write: A First Composition Text. (3rd ed.) New Jersey: Pearson.
Kirszner, L. & Mandell, S. (2001). Literature: Reading, Reacting, Writing. Boston: Thomson & Heinle.
Internet Resources: About.com: English as 2nd Language: http://esl.about.com/Dictionary.com:http://dictionary.reference.com/Merriam-Webster Online:http://www.merriam-webster.com/The Writing Lab & Owl at Purdue University: http://owl.english.purdue.edu
