ENGL 1509 - Academic English for International Students
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41336,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Cynthia Vigliotti
Email: clvigliotti@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 | The ESL Writer's Handbook, 3rd ed. | Carlock, Eberhardt, & Horst | 9780472039821 |
Carlock, J., Eberhardt, M., & Horst, J. (2025). The ESL Writer’s Handbook, 3rd ed. University of Michigan Press ELT. https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.12835994. ISBN: 9780472039821
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
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 8/25 | ESL HB pp. 1-10 | Introduction to College Writing | Introduction |
| Thu | 8/27 | ESL HB pp. 1-10 | Responding to Assignments & Diagnostics | In-Class Assessment 1 |
| Tue | 9/1 | ESL HB pp. 11-18 | Working with Infographics | Infographic Workshop |
| Thu | 9/3 | ESL HB pp. 11-18 | Writing a Narrative about Yourself | In-Class Assessment 2 |
| Tue | 9/8 | ESL HB pp. 19-33 | Using Infographics in Academic Work | Project 1 Presentations |
| Thu | 9/10 | ESL HB pp. 19-33 | Introduction to the Narrative | In-Class Assessment 3 |
| Tue | 9/15 | ESL HB pp. 34-60 | Personal Narratives | Project 2 Assigned |
| Thu | 9/17 | ESL HB pp. 34-60 | Pre-Writing Techniques | In-Class Assessment 4 |
| Tue | 9/22 | ESL HB pp. 61-80 | Crafting Body Paragraphs & Topic Sentences | Literacy Narrative Workshop |
| Thu | 9/24 | ESL HB pp. 61-80 | Introductions & Conclusions | In-Class Assessment 5 |
| Tue | 9/29 | ESL HB pp. 81-102 | How to Be a Good Peer Reviewer | Peer Review Workshop 1 |
| Thu | 10/1 | ESL HB pp. 81-102 | Introduction to Expository Writing | In-Class Assessment 6 |
| Tue | 10/6 | ESL HB pp. 103-111 | Compare/Contrast & Process Writing | Expository Workshop |
| Thu | 10/8 | ESL HB pp. 103-111 | Problem/Solution & Description | In-Class Assessment 7 |
| Tue | 10/13 | ESL HB pp. 112-123 | Structure of Expository Writing | Expository Workshop |
| Thu | 10/15 | ESL HB pp. 112-123 | Pre-Writing Techniques | In-Class Assessment 8 |
| Tue | 10/20 | ESL HB pp. 124-128 | Drafting Expository Paragraphs | Expository Paragraphs Workshop |
| Thu | 10/22 | ESL HB pp. 124-148 | Style & Tone | In-Class Assessment 9 |
| Tue | 10/27 | ESL HB pp. 129-166 | Expository Intros & Conclusions | Intro & Conclusion Workshop |
| Thu | 10/29 | ESL HB pp. 129-166 | Reviewing Expository Essays | Peer Review Workshop 2 |
| Tue | 11/3 | ESL HB pp. 167-182 | Introduction to Argument | In Class Assessment 10 |
| Thu | 11/5 | ESL HB pp. 167-182 | Pre-Writing for Argumentative Essays | Pre-Writing Workshop |
| Tue | 11/10 | ESL HB pp. 184-208 | Argument Thesis Statements | Thesis Statement Workshop |
| Thu | 11/12 | ESL HB pp. 184-208 | Drafting an Outline | Drafting Outline Workshop |
| Tue | 11/17 | ESL HB pp. 209-242 | Body Paragraphs, & Topic Sentences | Drafting Body Workshop |
| Thu | 11/19 | ESL HB pp. 209-242 | Argument Introductions - Hooks | Hook Writing Workshop |
| Tue | 11/24 | Thanksgiving No New Reading | Thanksgiving No New Material | Thanksgiving No New Assignments |
| Thu | 11/26 | Thanksgiving No New Reading | Thanksgiving No New Material | Thanksgiving No New Assignments |
| Tue | 12/1 | ESL HB pp. 265-282 | Concluding Your Argument | Conclusion Workshop |
| Thu | 12/3 | ESL HB pp. 265-282 | Citing Your Sources - Intro MLA/APA | Citation Workshop |
| Tue | 12/8 | FInals Week No New Reading | Finals Week No New Material | Finals Week No New Assignments |
| Thu | 12/10 | Finals Week No New Reading | Finals Week No New Material | FInal Assignment Due in Blackboard |
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.