Northern Virginia Community College: Composition II

Composition II - ESL 41 at Northern Virginia Community College

ESL 41 - Composition II: Provides further instruction and practice in the writing process and introduces advanced language patterns. Includes practice in developing and improving writing strategies. Credits are not applicable: Requires a sense of paragraph structure and development, appropriate use of verb forms, and command of basic sentence structures with some coordination and subordination, as indicated by a placement test and writing sample, or teacher recommendation from a previous level. Credits are not applicable toward graduation.

Lecture 3-6 hours per week.

3-6 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
35805	ESL 41-001A	5	M W	8:00 a.m.-10:25 a.m.	2024-01-16	Alexandria	P
35277	ESL 41-01YL	5	Tu	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
60% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 40% 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
40516	ESL 41-01YM	5	Tu	9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2024-01-16	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
44432	ESL 41-01YN	5	W	12:45 p.m.-3:10 p.m.	2024-01-16	Annandale	P
Fifteen Week Hybrid Course 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. New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
44435	ESL 41-02YN	5	Tu	9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2024-01-16	Annandale	P
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it. Hybrid Course 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. Fifteen Week
44441	ESL 41-03YN	5	Th	7:30 p.m.-9:55 p.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 50% 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. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Fifteen Week New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
44442	ESL 41-040N	5	M W	11:10 a.m.-2:00 p.m.	2024-01-30	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
35806	ESL 41-40YA	5	M W	5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.	2024-01-30	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Thirteen Week 50% 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. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
35276	ESL 41-40YL	5	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.	2024-01-30	Loudoun	P
Thirteen Week 60% 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. 40% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
43564	ESL 41-40YW	5	Th	11:10 a.m.-2:00 p.m.	2024-01-30	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 50% 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. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Thirteen Week
35807	ESL 41-41YA	5	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.	2024-01-30	Alexandria	P
Thirteen Week 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
44436	ESL 41-41YN	5	Sa	12:45 p.m.-3:35 p.m.	2024-01-30	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Thirteen Week Hybrid Course 50% 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. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
44175	ESL 41-E50L	5		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-30	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. Starts January 30. Prerequisite: An English placement recommendation for ESL Level 4 or successful completion of ESL 31/32/33. ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required to complete Level 4. Provides further instruction and practice in the writing process, emphasizing writing short essays and introducing advanced language patterns. Includes practice in developing and improving writing strategies. Credits are not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 5 hours per week.

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
32118	ESL 41-01YN	5	Sa	12:30 p.m.-3:20 p.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required to complete LEVEL 4. Hybrid Course Twelve Week
32119	ESL 41-20YA	5	Tu Th	9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.	2024-05-20	Alexandria	P
Eight Week Hybrid Course Level IV: ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required to complete this level.
35903	ESL 41-20YL	5	TuWTh	9:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 50% 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. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. 1st 8 Week
35905	ESL 41-21YL	5	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-8:40 p.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
1st 8 Week Hybrid Course 50% 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. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
32148	ESL 41-80YN	5	M W	12:30 p.m.-2:55 p.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required to complete LEVEL 4. Eight Week
36829	ESL 41-81YN	5	Tu Th	7:50 p.m.-10:05 p.m.	2024-05-20	Annandale	P
ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required to complete LEVEL 4. Hybrid Course 1st 8 Week
32181	ESL 41-E20L	5		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
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. Starts May 20. Prerequisite: An English placement recommendation for ESL Level 4 or successful completion of ESL 31/32/33. ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required to complete Level 4. Provides further instruction and practice in the writing process, emphasizing writing short essays and introducing advanced language patterns. Includes practice in developing and improving writing strategies. Credits are not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 5 hours per week.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
64438	ESL 41-001A	5	M W	8:00 a.m.-10:25 a.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	P
ESL Level 4: ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required in order to complete this level.
45955	ESL 41-01YL	5	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.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
45703	ESL 41-01YM	5	Tu	9:35 a.m.-12:00 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
66329	ESL 41-01YN	5	Tu	9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it. Hybrid Course
45861	ESL 41-01YW	5	Tu Th	8:10 p.m.-10:00 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. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies when on campus. Hybrid Course
66330	ESL 41-02YN	5	W	12:45 p.m.-3:25 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it. Hybrid Course
66331	ESL 41-03YN	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
66332	ESL 41-040N	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
45714	ESL 41-042A	5	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-2:00 p.m.	2024-09-09	Alexandria	P
ESL Level 4: ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required in order to complete this level. Thirteen Week
45892	ESL 41-40YL	5	M W	6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.	2024-09-09	Loudoun	P
Hybrid Course 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. Thirteen Week
45705	ESL 41-40YW	5	Th	11:10 a.m.-2:00 p.m.	2024-09-09	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 Thirteen Week
66333	ESL 41-41YN	5	Sa	12:45 p.m.-3:35 p.m.	2024-09-09	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.
45919	ESL 41-43YA	5	M W	7:30 p.m.-9:45 p.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
ESL Level 4: ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required in order to complete this level. Thirteen Week Hybrid Course
45715	ESL 41-44YA	5	Tu Th	5:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m.	2024-09-09	Alexandria	P
ESL Level 4: ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required in order to complete this level. Thirteen Week Hybrid Course
60486	ESL 41-E50W	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. Starts September 9. Prerequisite: An English placement recommendation for ESL Level 4 or successful completion of ESL 31/32/33. ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required to complete Level 4. Provides further instruction and practice in the writing process, emphasizing writing short essays and introducing advanced language patterns. Includes practice in developing and improving writing strategies. Credits are not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 5 hours per week.

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