Practical Writing Skills
| Course Number: | XEFL-100 |
Course Description:
This course is designed for intermediate and above non-native speakers of English who wish to improve their writing skills for business and professional purposes. Emphasis will be upon developing each student's ability to write in English, and then to analyze, criticize and improve each piece of writing according to common American standards of business and professional writing. The processes of planning, drafting, writing, revising, and editing will be covered step by step. Each student will have the opportunity to practice writing a variety of letters, reports, summaries and other essays both during class time and as homework assignments.
This course is designed for intermediate and above non-native speakers of English who wish to improve their writing skills for business and professional purposes. Emphasis will be upon developing each student's ability to write in English, and then to analyze, criticize and improve each piece of writing according to common American standards of business and professional writing. The processes of planning, drafting, writing, revising, and editing will be covered step by step. Each student will have the opportunity to practice writing a variety of letters, reports, summaries and other essays both during class time and as homework assignments.
Required Attendance at First Session & Placement Test:
- Attendance at the first class session is mandatory.
- Students must be present at the first class session to complete the placement test.
- The placement test is given to establish each student’s English proficiency level.
- Placement is made by the faculty strictly on the basis of performance on this test.
- Students who do not attend the first class meeting will be required to withdraw from the course and will be responsible for any associated withdrawal charges. See the Withdrawal and Refund Policy.
- Successful completion of one level does not imply automatic promotion to the next higher level.
Course Prerequisite:
Students must be conversational in English.
Students must be conversational in English.
Registration:
- This is an open enrollment program. No application is required. Register for individual courses by clicking on the course links below.
- For registration assistance or questions about selecting EFL courses, please email ccpecommskills@georgetown.edu or call (202) 687-7000.
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XEFL-100
Practical Writing Skills
| Semester Section |
Location | Tuition CEUs |
Class Meets | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2012 Section 01 | Georgetown Main Campus First Class Meets in ICC 116. All Others: Section 1 - ICC 205A, Section 2 - ICC 205B | $400.00 2.40 CEUs | May 21, 2012 - July 02, 2012 5/21, 5/23, 5/30, 6/4, 6/6, 6/11, 6/13, 6/18, 6/20, 6/25, 6/27, 7/2 Mon, Wed 8:15 PM - 9:55 PM | Catherine Fisher , Marleen Hein-Dunne |
| Please Note: 5/28 is Memorial Day Holiday. No Class This Weekend. | ||||