ABOUT THIS COURSE
College Writing 2.1x is an introduction to academic writing for English Language Learners, focusing on essay development, grammatical correctness, and self-editing. The five-week course will comprise a review of basic grammar terminology and understanding; writing effective sentences and paragraphs; introductions and conclusions; strategies for writing longer texts; and thesis statements. The course materials will be offered via readings and videos. A course workbook, in ebook form, will be used for additional writing work. The students will participate in online discussions as well as peer review of their writing. Students will complete one full essay for this part of the course.
In partnership with the U.S. Department of State
UC Berkeley is partnering with the U.S. Department of State to extend the reach of College Writing 2X. Participating U.S. Embassies will host in-person, facilitated discussions sessions around the course content in order to maximize the learning experience. The State Department-supported EducationUSA network will also offer facilitated discussions in some locations for students interested in pursuing higher education in the United States. This partnership is part of the English Education Alliance (E2A), a global effort of the U.S. Department of State to address the global demand for 21st century English language skills.
To register for the course, please visit:
Duong Le (Mr.)
Cultural Affairs Assistant | Alumni Coordinator
Public Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy Hanoi, Vietnam
(: +84-4 3850 5000 ext: 6002
7: +84-4-3850 5120
( : +84-9 04 016 939
: : vietnam.usembassy.gov
*: 7 Lang Ha Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam