Introduction to College Composition focuses on rhetorical reading, writing, and information literacy.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course involves frequent writing assignments and peer reviews. Weekly tasks build upon each other, requiring students to complete pre-class readings and engage in mandatory participation.
ESL 116 teaches academic reading and vocabulary skills, focusing on comprehension, speed, and summary writing.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Reviewers describe the course load as decent or low, noting it is a pass/fail class that prepares students for ESL 117, though some find the grading strict.
ESL 117 teaches basic academic writing, including fluency, paragraph structure, summarizing, and research projects.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Reviewers report high workloads and tedious writing assignments, particularly with Andrea Poulos and Shauna Crowther, who are also described as tough graders requiring significant effort.
ESL 118 teaches academic writing, critical reading, argumentation, research paper organization, and oral communication skills.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Workload involves multiple substantial papers and frequent revisions. Some instructors require mandatory attendance and hard-copy submissions, while others rely on self-study and extensive paper revision.
ESL 370 is an International TA Training course focusing on communication skills, classroom culture, and teaching strategies for effective university teaching.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course was rated as having low difficulty by one historical reviewer.