Composition I - ESL 31 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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ESL 31 - Composition I
Provides instruction and practice in the writing process, emphasizing development of fluency in writing and competence in structural and grammatical patterns of written English. Prerequisite: Requires ability to express ideas clearly in writing without a consistent pattern of grammatical errors as indicated by a placement exam 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

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
1266 ESL 31-001A 5
 M W   
8:00 a.m.-10:25 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
80988 ESL 31-001N 5
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
1269 ESL 31-02YA 5
  Tu Th  
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria HY
80% 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. 20% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
81019 ESL 31-040M 5
  Tu Th  
6:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
80891 ESL 31-040W 5
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Woodbridge P
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
80990 ESL 31-041N 5
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-3:35 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Annandale P
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Thirteen Week
80991 ESL 31-042N 5
 M W   
6:30 p.m.-9:20 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Annandale P
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Thirteen Week
80880 ESL 31-1BYL 5
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
70% of the class 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. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
99943 ESL 31-40YA 5
 M W   
7:45 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
70% 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. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
1270 ESL 31-41YA 5
  Tu Th  
10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Alexandria HY
Thirteen Week
80% 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. 20% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
80989 ESL 31-4BYN 5
      Sa
9:35 a.m.-1:35 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Annandale P
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Thirteen Week
80872 ESL 31-E60A 5
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week NOVA Online Course. 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. New students should take the ESL assessment to make sure they are in the right class. Contact NOVATesting@nvcc.edu to schedule the assessment. If you have questions, contact ESL@nvcc.edu.
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