Composition III - ESL 51 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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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 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
80906 ESL 51-001W 5
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting WOtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
1279 ESL 51-002A 5
 M W   
8:00 a.m.-10:25 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
99952 ESL 51-01YA 5
  Tu Th  
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
80% 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. 20% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
80723 ESL 51-01YM 5
    Th  
4:00 p.m.-6:25 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
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
81009 ESL 51-01YN 5
   W   
9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale HY
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Hybrid Course
80724 ESL 51-02YM 5
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:10 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas HY
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
81010 ESL 51-02YN 5
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:10 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale HY
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Hybrid Course
1280 ESL 51-03YA 5
     F 
9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
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.
81081 ESL 51-03YN 5
  Tu Th  
8:00 p.m.-9:10 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Hybrid Course
170 ESL 51-042N 5
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Annandale P
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Thirteen Week
80924 ESL 51-1BYL 5
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
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.
OER-no cost textbooks
1281 ESL 51-40YA 5
  Tu Th  
10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Alexandria HY
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
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.
81011 ESL 51-40YN 5
     F 
9:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Annandale HY
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Hybrid Course
Thirteen Week
171 ESL 51-41YN 5
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
Thirteen Week
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
81108 ESL 51-4BYL 5
 M W   
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
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.
Thirteen Week
97705 ESL 51-5BYL 5
      Sa
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Loudoun P
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.
Thirteen Week
81012 ESL 51-80YN 5
  Tu Th  
6:30 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2026-10-21 Annandale HY
Hybrid Course
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
2nd 7 Week
80923 ESL 51-E50L 5
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.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.
OER-no cost textbooks
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