ESW 5 - Introduction to the Writing Process

Units: 1

An Early Start class in writing intended for incoming first-year students who have not yet met the CSU English Proficiency Requirement. The emphasis is on generating, focusing and developing ideas, as well as on the fundamentals of Standard English, including grammar and punctuation. By moving students from writing paragraphs to writing a short (2-3 page) paper, the course emphasizes the writing process itself. ESW 5 does not count toward any graduation requirement; successful completion of this course satisfies the requirement for having begun remediation in the summer in order to matriculate in the fall semester, but completion does not satisfy the CSU English Proficiency Requirement.
Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to incoming first-year students.