<p>Seminar, three hours. Limited to graduate students. Required of all English as a second language (ESL) teaching assistants and open to students seeking Graduate Certificate in Writing Pedagogy. Focus on pedagogical issues specifically related to academic reading and composition skills for second language learners, including course design, assessment of student writing, conferencing, and specialized problems that may occur in teaching ESL courses. S/U grading.</p>

English Composition

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The unit is the chief resource for writing and English language instruction through composition, discipline-focused, and professional writing courses; and offers training for graduate writing instructors.

General Catalog

Teaching Preparation Seminar: Second Language Learners

ENGCOMP 495A

4 units