ENGL 1509 - Academic English for International Students
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41515,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Nicole Pettitt
Email: npettitt@ysu.edu
Course Description
1509. Academic English for International Students. Development of writing and reading comprehension skills in English through outlining, summary, and response. Emphasis on vocabulary, main idea, detail, and conclusion in assigned reading and writing. Entrance on basis of English-as-a-Second-Language placement test. Must be taken until a grade of C or better is achieved. Does not count toward a degree. Grading is ABC/NC. Next course in sequence must be the 4 semester hours ENGL 1549 Writing 1 with Support. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ESL Writer’s Handbook, 2e | Michigan University Press | 978-0-472—03707-0 |
| Required | AI & College Writing: An Orientation | Anna Mills | See below for link - open access |
AI & College Writing: An Orientation -- Access at: this link
or copy and paste into your browser:
https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Specialized_Composition/AI_and_College_Writing%3A_An_Orientation
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | ESL Handbook: pp. 1-10 AI & College Writing: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 |
Course intro | Thurs: In-class writing assessment #1 |
| 8/31 | ESL Handbook: pp. 11-18 AI & College Writing: 1.5, 2.1 |
Intro to Major Essay #1 & Choosing a Topic | Thurs: In-class writing assessment #2 |
| 9/7 | ESL Handbook: pp. 19-33 AI & College Writing: 2.2, 4.5, 2.5 |
Major Essay 1: Outlining & Thesis Statements | Thurs: In-class writing assessment #3 |
| 9/14 | ESL Handbook: pp. 34-60 AI & College writing: 2.4, 4.1 |
Major Essay 1: Finding & Evaluating Sources | Thurs: In-class writing assessment #4 |
| 9/21 | ESL Handbook: pp. 61-80 AI & College writing: 3.1, 3.2, 4.4 |
Major Essay 1: Drafting Body Paragraphs, Using Sources | Thurs: In-class writing assessment #5 |
| 9/28 | ESL Handbook: pp. 81-102 AI & College writing: 4.4.1, 3.3 |
Major Essay 1: Drafting Conclusions | Thurs: In-class writing assessment #6 |
| 10/5 | ESL Handbook: pp. 103-111 AI & College writing: 1.3, 2.3 |
Major Essay 1: Revising, Editing | Thurs: In-class writing assessment #7 |
| 10/12 | ESL Handbook: pp. 112-123 AI & College Writing: 4.3, 2.4 (review) |
Tues: In-class Peer Review | Thurs 10/14: Essay 1 Due at end of class |
| 10/19 | ESL Handbook: pp. 124-166 AI & College Writing: 4.1, 4.2 |
Intro to Major Essay #2 & Choosing a Topic | Thurs: In-class writing assessment #8 |
| 10/26 | ESL Handbook: pp. 167-182 |
Major Essay 2: Thesis Statements & Argumentation | Thurs: In-class writing assessment #9 |
| 11/2 | ESL Handbook: pp. 184-208 AI & College writing: 4.4, 4.6. 4.7 |
Major Essay 2: Finding, Evaluating, Utilizing Sources for Effective Argumentation | |
| 11/9 | ESL Handbook: pp. 209-242 | Major Essay 2: Argumentation Structures, Drafting Body Paragraphs | Thurs: In-class writing assessment #10 |
| 11/16 | ESL Handbook: pp. 265-282 | Major Essay 1: Drafting Effective Argument Conclusions | Thurs: In-class writing assessment #11 |
| 11/23 | NO NEW READING | Thurs: No class - Thanksgiving break | |
| 11/30 | NO NEW READING | Tues: In-class peer review | Thurs 12/3: Essay 2 due at the end of class |
| 12/7 | NO NEW READING | Finals Week - no class meetings | Revisions of Major Essays due Weds at 11:59p |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.