ESL 474
Advanced Grammar and Proofreading for Writers


Course Description

This is an advanced grammar course. It focuses on helping students improve their grammar and editing skills to become successful academic writers. The course addresses the students' individual grammar needs and helps develop effective proofreading skills.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
38289 ESL 474 50Z M·W···· 01:30 PM-02:45 PM Pati Carobus 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 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
ESL 474.50Z: NON-CREDIT Fully ONLINE. This class meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. 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 274. 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: 3
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Gen Ed
General Education Class
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Non-credit Class
Grading Method
Letter Grading

General Course Statement

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

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
Eligibility for ESL 273. or ESL 473.
Prerequisite
ESL 265. or ESL 465.

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitations on Enrollment
Recommended for students whose native language is not English and students who wish to improve their advanced grammar and proofreading skills.
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