ESL 474
Advanced Grammar and Proofreading for Writers
Course Description
This is an advanced grammar course. It focuses on helping students improve their grammar and editing skills to become successful academic writers. The course addresses the students' individual grammar needs and helps develop effective proofreading skills.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27209 | ESL 474 | 50Z | M·W···· | 01:30 PM-02:45 PM | Gretchen Himes | ONLINE |
| ······· | TBA-TBA | |||||
| ······· | TBA-TBA | TBA | TBA |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
ESL 474.50Z: NONCREDIT Fully ONLINE. This is an online class with SOME scheduled meetings as noted in the class listing. The rest of the class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning . This noncredit class mirrors the credit class ESL 274. Noncredit courses are intended to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills or enrich understanding of a wide range of topics. This class is non-transcriptable and cannot be used to earn an associate degree nor be used as transfer. You can earn a non-transcriptable vocational certificate upon completion. This is a 12-week class.
Class Materials
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 0 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Non-credit Class
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- ESL D265. or ESL D465.
- Advisory
- Eligibility for ESL D273. or ESL D473.
- Limitation on Enrollment
- (Recommended for students whose native language is not English and students who wish to improve their advanced grammar and proofreading skills.)