ESL 202 Composition and Critical Thinking for Non-Native Speakers of English (3 credits)

This course provides the non-native student with practice in reading and writing critically about essays in a variety of disciplines with an emphasis on the humanities. Class discussion develops the proficiency needed to engage in and master GER introductory courses. Current research skills are developed, which lead the student to a completed paper and its presentation. These aims encompass the writing and speaking needs of all non-native students, undergraduate and graduate. Will fulfill the general education requirement GER/GEP in foreign languages for all international students whose primary language is not English. No prerequisites.