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
38289 ESL 474 50Z M·W···· 01:30 PM-02:45 PM Ebru Goksel-Demir ONLINE
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Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
ESL 474.50Z: NON-CREDIT Fully ONLINE. This class meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. 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

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Writing Clearly (WkBk) (3rd Edition)
Lane © 2012
ISBN: 9781111351977
Textbook Required $74.75 $56.25 $56.06 $32.89

Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.

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Course Details

Units
0 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Program Status
Not Program Applicable
Credit
Non-credit Class
Grading Method
Pass/Fail Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
Eligibility for ESL D273. or ESL D473.
Prerequisite
ESL D265. or ESL D465.

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

(No limit on student re-enrollment for 0 unit courses.)
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