Write with Greater Sentence Complexity. Master the Use of Complex Sentences in Writing

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Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences SpecializationUniversity of California, Irvine

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This specialization is for English learners who want to write with greater sentence complexity. Through three courses, you’ll learn how to identify adverb, adjective, and noun clauses and how to avoid making common mistakes associated with each type. You will also learn how to use the three types of complex sentences to express your ideas in more sophisticated ways.

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In each course, lessons are followed by guided and independent practice. Practice is then followed by an assessment in order to check your progress. Additionally, writing assignments will be given at the beginning and end of each course, giving you the chance to apply what you've learned about complex sentences. Finally, you'll have the opportunity to review the writings of others through a peer review assignment.

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There are 3 Courses in this Specialization

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Course 1

Enhance your Writing with Adverb Clauses

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If you struggle to express complex ideas in English, don’t worry! This course will lead you step-by-step on your journey to more advanced writing. In the first part of the course, you’ll learn some basic information about adverb clauses. Then, we’ll dive into the categories of ideas that adverb clauses express, and you’ll practice using subordinating conjunctions--the many grammar words that start adverb clauses. At the end of the course, you’ll learn how to use varied types of sentences in your writing, and you’ll show off all that you’ve learned by writing a paragraph. We’ll compare this final paragraph with one that you’ll write at the beginning of the course, and you’ll see the difference that adverb clauses can make.

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Course 2

Enhance your Writing with Adjective Clauses

Do you have a hard time describing things, people, and places in English? This course will show you how to be more descriptive in your writing by incorporating adjective clauses in complex sentences. You will begin each course learning some basic information about adjective clauses. Then, we’ll get into the specifics of how to identify and use adjective clauses and the pronouns that begin them. In the last part of the course, you’ll demonstrate what you’ve learned by writing a paragraph. We’ll compare this final paragraph with one that you’ll wrote in week 1, and you’ll see just how much adjective clauses can improve your writing.

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Course 3

Enhance your Writing with Noun Clauses

This course is designed to hold your hand step-by-step through the most basic concepts of noun clauses all the way to the end goal of writing a paragraph with varied noun clauses. With each individual lesson, you’ll watch both introductory and guided practice videos which will give you tips on writing noun clauses, you’ll complete independent practice exercises and check your answers, and you’ll do short quizzes. For several assignments throughout the course, you’ll practice writing noun clauses, first as individual sentences and then within a paragraph. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to see exactly how much your writing has improved when you compare Week 1’s with Week 4’s writing. No matter how you use English in your daily life, this course will inspire you to use noun clauses more in your writing and speaking.

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Meg Parker
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University of California, Irvine, Division of Continuing Education

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Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
It takes approximately 12 weeks to complete the entire specialization.
What background knowledge is necessary?
No background knowledge in any content area is necessary. However, learners should at least be at an intermediate level of proficiency in English to benefit from this course.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
No, but we recommend taking the courses in the following order:
1. Writing with Adverb Clauses
2. Writing with Adjective Clauses
3. Writing with Noun Clauses
Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
No
What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?
You will be ready to write in English at the advanced level.

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