Linguistics 100A: English Composition for Multilingual Students I

LING 100A is an introduction to college-level writing for first-semester English Learners. The course focuses on comprehension of college-level academic texts, and integrating ideas and information from multiple text sources in formal written papers, as well as accuracy of expression. The most important goal of the course is to improve your ability to read and write college-level English. 

Linguistics 100B: English Composition for Multilingual Students II

Linguistics 100B focuses on the integration of academic reading and writing and on strategies for developing written arguments. It offers instruction in writing for different purposes and audiences in ways that respond to and incorporate ideas from college- level reading selections. Linguistics 100B also addresses second language issues related to grammar and vocabulary.

• fulfills the CSU written communication requirement
• is equivalent to RWS 100 for students whose first/home language is not English
• meets the same lower division SDSU GE requirement as RWS 100

Linguistics 200: Advanced Composition for Multilingual Students

Linguistics 200 focuses on the student as researcher, and guides the class through both original and text-based written research projects. The course emphasizes writing that draws from a variety of sources, including data collected by the student. Linguistics 200 continues the integration of academic reading and writing begun in Linguistics 100 B and addresses second language issues related to grammar and vocabulary.

• fulfills the CSU critical thinking requirement
• is equivalent to RWS 200 for students whose first/home language is not English
• meets the same lower division SDSU GE requirement as RWS 200

Linguistics 305W: Academic and Professional Writing for Multilingual Students

Linguistics 305W assists students in achieving upper division competence in most majors. The focus of the course is the analysis and production of a variety of texts (and types of texts) related to each student’s discipline, both in and beyond the university setting. The course is equivalent to RWS 305W.

• Fulfills San Diego State's Upper Division Writing Requirement for students of SOME majors.
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  IMPORTANT: Each student must consult with her or his department to determine whether Linguistics 305W is an option for the upper division writing requirement.