Northern Virginia Community College: Composition III

Composition III - ESL 51 at Northern Virginia Community College

ESL 51 - Composition III: Prepares for college-level writing by practice in the writing process, emphasizing development of thought in essays of greater length and complexity and use of appropriate syntax and diction. Credits are not applicable toward graduation.

Lecture 3-6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: Requires competency in the English language and ability to write short essays in understandable English, as indicated by a placement test and writing sample, or by teacher recommendation from a previous level.

3-6 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
64431	ESL 51-001A	5	M W	8:00 a.m.-10:25 a.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	P
ESL Level 5: ESL 51 and ESL 52 are required in order to complete this level.
64432	ESL 51-002A	5	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-1:35 p.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	P
ESL Level 5: ESL 51 and ESL 52 are required in order to complete this level.
61625	ESL 51-01YL	5	Th	9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2024-08-26	Loudoun	P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
45699	ESL 51-01YM	5	M	6:30 p.m.-8:55 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
66339	ESL 51-01YN	5	W	12:45 p.m.-3:10 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it. Hybrid Course
45996	ESL 51-01YW	5	W	9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2024-08-26	Woodbridge	P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
72382	ESL 51-02YL	5	W	6:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
60% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 40% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
45700	ESL 51-02YM	5	Tu	12:45 p.m.-3:10 p.m.	2024-08-26	Manassas	P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
66340	ESL 51-02YN	5	Tu Th	8:00 p.m.-9:10 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it. Hybrid Course
66341	ESL 51-040N	5	M W	9:35 a.m.-12:15 p.m.	2024-09-09	Annandale	P
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it. Thirteen Week
66342	ESL 51-041N	5	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-12:25 p.m.	2024-09-09	Annandale	P
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it. Thirteen Week
45719	ESL 51-42YA	5	Sa	8:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course ESL Level 5: ESL 51 and ESL 52 are required in order to complete this level. Thirteen Week
45718	ESL 51-43YA	5	M W	7:30 p.m.-9:45 p.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Thirteen Week Hybrid Course ESL Level 5: ESL 51 and ESL 52 are required in order to complete this level.
66344	ESL 51-80YN	5	M W	6:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.	2024-10-23	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 2nd 7 Week New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
60493	ESL 51-E50L	5		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts September 9. Prerequisite: An English placement recommendation for ESL Level 5 or successful completion of ESL 41 (or ESL 48) and ESL 42. ESL 51 and ESL 52 are required to complete Level 5. Prepares students for college-level writing and basic research by practicing the writing process, emphasizing development of thought in essays of greater length, and incorporating research-based evidence. Writing should demonstrate increasing complexity and use of appropriate syntax and diction. Credits are not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 5 hours per week.

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
24257	ESL 51-001A	5	M W	8:00 a.m.-10:25 a.m.	2025-01-21	Alexandria	P
24364	ESL 51-001M	5	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2025-01-21	Manassas	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule
24474	ESL 51-001N	5	M W	9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2025-01-21	Annandale	P
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
40896	ESL 51-01YL	5	W	9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
24426	ESL 51-01YW	5	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-7:50 p.m.	2025-01-21	Woodbridge	P
Fifteen Week Hybrid Course 70% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
24365	ESL 51-02YM	5	Sa	9:00 a.m.-11:25 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% or more of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
24475	ESL 51-02YN	5	W	12:45 p.m.-3:10 p.m.	2025-01-21	Annandale	P
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it. Hybrid Course
44247	ESL 51-03YN	5	Tu Th	8:00 p.m.-9:10 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it. Hybrid Course
24258	ESL 51-40YA	5	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.	2025-02-04	Alexandria	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week
24476	ESL 51-40YN	5	Sa	12:45 p.m.-3:35 p.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course Thirteen Week New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
24259	ESL 51-41YA	5	Tu Th	5:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. Thirteen Week
24477	ESL 51-80YN	5	M W	6:00 p.m.-8:25 p.m.	2025-03-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 2nd 7 Week New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
46081	ESL 51-E50L	5		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts February 4. Prerequisite: An English placement recommendation for ESL Level 5 or successful completion of ESL 41 (or ESL 48) and ESL 42. ESL 51 and ESL 52 are required to complete Level 5. Prepares students for college-level writing and basic research by practicing the writing process, emphasizing development of thought in essays of greater length, and incorporating research-based evidence. Writing should demonstrate increasing complexity and use of appropriate syntax and diction. Credits are not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 5 hours per week. Starts February 4.

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