Non-native speakers will express their ideas in formal academic English. Students will learn about the conventions of work-related documents, such as cover letters and reports, and academic prose, such as essays. Students will write a short research paper using MLA and/or APA style of citation; look at the difference in style between newspaper articles, personal letters, fiction, creative nonfiction. Develop memo, further develop resume, cover letter. TOEFL-preparation strategies will be used. Upon completion students may transfer into college-level Rhetoric courses.