English Grammar and Essay Writing - Berkeley

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An introduction to academic writing for English Language Learners, focusing on essay development, grammatical correctness, and self-editing.

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Students should be proficient enough in English to follow an introductory level university course.

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Subjects

  • English
  • Writing
  • Grammar
  • English Language
  • English Grammar

Course programme

As part two of the academic writing course series, English Grammar and Essay Writing will focus on: Proofreading Self-editing Revision Common English grammar errors Tone Diction Vocabulary building Who should take this course? Anyone interested in refining persuasive writing techniques and essay development. Anyone preparing for or applying to college. Anyone proficient enough in English to follow an introductory level course. Anyone who is developing English-language writing and communication skills. You do not need to have completed Part 1 to take this course. However, you may want to review College Writing 2.1x, which is archived on edx.org. The Part 2 course materials will be offered via readings, videos, and various types of homework assignments. There are suggested optional textbooks for additional writing work. You will participate in online discussions as well as peer review of your writing. You will write one full essay for this part of the course. UC Berkeley is partnering with the U.S. Department of State to extend the reach of College Writing 2X. Participating U.S. Embassies will host in-person, facilitated discussions sessions around the course content in order to maximize the learning experience. The State Department-supported EducationUSA network will also offer facilitated discussions in some locations for students interested in pursuing higher education in the United States. This partnership is part of the English Education Alliance (E2A), a global effort of the U.S. Department of State to address the global demand for 21st century English language skills.

What you'll learn
  • Refine persuasive writing techniques and essay development
  • Gain skills for proofreading, self-editing, revision, tone, and vocabulary
  • Develop strong English-language writing and communication skills

Additional information

Maggie Sokolik Dr. Sokolik received her Ph.D. in applied linguistics from the University of California, Los Angeles. After her Ph.D., she did post-doctoral work in Paris, France, and has been a faculty member at Harvard University, MIT, Texas A&M, and Northern Arizona University. She has taught writing and technical communication at UC Berkeley since 1992, and is currently Director of College Writing Programs. 

English Grammar and Essay Writing - Berkeley

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