Technical Writing Course

In the course, you will explore the framework in which technical writing exists, the conventions it follows, and the essential elements all technical writing must have. While building your portfolio you will learn how to write to the needs of your audience, with clarity and focus, the differences between technical writing and other types of writing, ethical issues, advanced grammar rules and effective research methods, writing effectively for websites and social media. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/technical-writing-course/ Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

Professional Grant Writing

Intended for those with prior grant writing experience to enhance their professional abilities. Learn ways current trends can impact the distribution of funds in private and public sectors, how to match grant funders and programs, missions, cultures, and norms, and best practices to create an evaluation plan using community resources. Prepare a budget with appropriate costs, cash, in-kind or leveraged matches. Practice communication skills, grant proposal submission, and write persuasive case statements. Earn 90 GPCI Education points towards certification or maintaining certification, exam not included. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/professional-grant-writing/

Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

Basic English as a Second Language 1 This course is for students whose first language is not English and who are at the very beginning stage of learning English. All skill areas are taught: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The focus is also on practicing everyday vocabulary and foundational grammatical concepts in preparation for Basic ESL II.Textbook required. Prerequisite: ELLC 0-65 The cost of the required textbook is included in the course cost and will be automatically added to student charges.

This course is intended for students at the low-beginner level who already possess some foundational English language skills. The focus is on further building vocabulary as well as strengthening grammatical concepts. Students write short paragraphs, develop basic strategies for listening comprehension, and improve their speaking skills in preparation for a mid-beginner class. Textbook required. Prerequisite: ELLC 66-90The cost of the required textbook is included in the course cost and will be automatically added to student charges.

This course is intended for students at the mid-beginner level who already possess foundational English language skills. The focus is on further building vocabulary as well as more complex grammatical structures. Students will practice writing short paragraphs, reading and responding to a greater variety of texts, and improving their listening and speaking skills in preparation for a high-beginner class. Textbook required. Prerequisite: ELLC 91-115.

This course is intended for students at the high-beginner level who already possess most foundational English language skills. The focus is on furtherbuilding vocabulary as well as advanced grammatical structures. Students will practice writing short paragraphs, reading longer and more complex texts, and improving their listening and speaking skills in preparation for the intermediate level. Textbook required.Prerequisite: ELLC 116-139.

This course is recommended for students who intend to take more advanced level noncredit classes or who wish to transition to credit ESL classes in the future. It concentrates on reinforcing and developing more academically geared reading, writing, and oral skills in preparation for low-advanced ESL classes. Textbook required. Prerequisite: ELLC 161-185

Low-Intermediate ESL This course is recommended for students who intend to take more advanced level noncredit classes or who wish to transition to credit ESL classes in the future. It concentrates on reinforcing and developing individual reading, writing, and oral skills in preparation for high-intermediate ESL classes. Textbook required. Prerequisite:ELLC 140-160