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ESLL 237

BASIC COMPOSITION SKILLS · 5 units

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About this course

A basic course for non-native speakers focusing on college-level reading and writing skills. Development of readings skills through analysis of assigned readings. Production of short multi-paragraph compositions that develop focused main ideas using a variety of standard English sentences. Lecture, discussion, and individualized instruction. Does not meet the graduation requirement in composition.

Sections this term

Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 4:30 PM UTC
ESLL 237BASIC COMPOSITION SKILLSWaitlist2 sections · 0 seats reported · 1 instructor
  • CRN 20080 · 02Wiley · MW 1:30 PM-3:45 PM · ONLINEWaitlist · 0
  • CRN 21493 · 01Wiley · MW 1:30 PM-3:45 PM · 6505Waitlist · 0

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “Advisory: Appropriate placement through Foothill College's placement model (i.e., guided self-placement) or successful completion of two Level 3 courses, credit and/or noncredit: ESLL 226 or NCEL 426 AND ESLL 227 or NCEL 427; concurrent enrollment in ESLL 236 recommended; designed for students whose native language is not English; not open to students with credit in ESL 167.

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