ESL 473
Introduction to the Essay


Course Description

The course introduces the principles and techniques of academic essay writing based on critical reading and thinking.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
47757 ESL 473 51Z ······· TBA-TBA Kathy Flores ONLINE
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Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2024-04-08 to 2024-06-28.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
ESL 473.51Z: NONCREDIT Fully ONLINE. This class does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning . This noncredit class mirrors the credit class ESL 273. Noncredit courses are intended to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills or enrich understanding of a wide range of topics. This class is non-transcriptable and cannot be used to earn an associate degree nor be used as transfer. You can earn a non-transcriptable vocational certificate upon completion. This is a 12-week class


Course Details

Units
0 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Gen Ed
Non-GE Class
Program Status
Not Program Applicable
Credit
Non-credit Class
Grading Method
Pass/Fail Grading

General Course Statement

General Statement
NONCREDIT: (This is a noncredit enhanced, basic skills course.)

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite
ESL D261. and ESL D265. (or ESL D461. and ESL D465.) with a grade of C or better; or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Entrance Skills
Restricted to students whose native language is not English.
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