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PVCC cannot guarantee course frequency; however, to aid in student planning, courses typically are offered as indicated below.
F = Offered fall semester   Sp = Offered spring semester
Su = Offered summer Y = Offered once every academic year
IR = Offered irregularly
(Contact division office for next offering)

  		cr = Credit/credits

ESL 11 English as a Second Language: Composition I (4 cr, IR)

Provides instruction and practice in the writing process, emphasizing development of fluency in sentence level and paragraph writing, and competence in structural and grammatical patterns of written English. Credits not applicable to graduation.

ESL 12 English as a Second Language: Composition II (4 cr, F/Sp)

Provides further instruction and practice in the writing process, emphasizing writing summaries and short essays, and introducing advanced language patterns. Includes practice in developing and improving writing strategies. Credits not applicable toward graduation.

Prerequisite: COMPASS-ESL score 63-83.

ESL 13 English as a Second Language: Composition III (4 cr, F/Sp)

Prepares for College level writing by practice in the writing process, emphasizing development of thought in essays of greater length and complexity. Credits not applicable toward graduation.

Prerequisite: COMPASS-ESL score 84-93.

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