CHERRYPICKERFoothill College
NCEL 437
BASIC COMPOSITION SKILLS · 0 units
Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
A basic noncredit 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, 3:30 PM UTCNCEL 437BASIC COMPOSITION SKILLSOpen2 sections · 1 seat reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 20498 · 02Waitlist · 0
- CRN 21511 · 01Open · 1
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 or NCEL 436 recommended; intended for students whose native language is not English; completion of noncredit ESL sequence or previous ESL coursework at Adult School is recommended.”
What this course unlocks
Foothill courses that list NCEL 437 as a prerequisite.
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