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Academic Credits - The number of academic credits for each course is the number of credits earned in one semester with successful completion of that course.
Prerequisite and Corequisite - “Prerequisite” means that the listed course[s] must be successfully completed with the indicated grade. A “corequisite” may be taken in the same semester.
Course #
Course Description
Credits
ENG 007 Spelling -- Prerequisites: None. Improves basic spelling competencies through practice and attention to spelling rules and exceptions. 3 lecture hours.
1
ENG 024 Introduction to College Writing I -- Prerequisites: Demonstrated competency through assessment. Enables the beginning college writer to develop control of the writing process through writings that are focused, organized and well developed. Requires students to demonstrate proficiency in basic standard writing conventions including grammar and mechanics. 3 lecture hours.
3
   
ENG 025 Introduction to College Writing II -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 024 or assessment/waiver. Builds on the competencies learned in ENG 024 and prepares students for entry into ENG 111. Enables beginning college writers to expand control of the writing process through writings that are focused, organized and well developed. Requires students to demonstrate increased proficiency in the use of standard writing conventions. Introduces the processes of research and documentation. 3 lecture hours.
3
   
ENG 028 Vocabulary Building -- Prerequisites: None. Focuses on developing general English vocabulary. Includes dictionary skills, context. skill and work structure analysis. 3 lecture hours..
1
ENG 031 Reading Strategies for College I -- Prerequisites: Demonstrated competency through assessment. Increases performance in reading flexibility, vocabulary and comprehension. Introduces critical reading skills and study strategies and their applications. 3 lecture hours.
3
   
ENG 032 Reading Strategies for College II -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 031 or assessment/waiver. Advances performance in reading flexibility, vocabulary and comprehension. Emphasizes critical reading and strategies for effective study of college level texts. 3 lecture hours.
3
   
ENG 032 Reading Strategies for College II -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 031 or or assessment/waiver. Advances performance in reading flexibility, vocabulary and comprehension beyond the level of ENG 031. Emphasizes critical reading and strategies for effective study. 3 lecture hours.
3
   
ENG 111 English Composition -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025, ENG 032 or assessment/waiver. English Composition is designed to develop students’ abilities to think, organize and express their ideas clearly and effectively in writing. This course incorporates reading, research and critical thinking. Emphasis is placed on the various forms of expository writing such as process, description, narration, comparison, analysis, persuasion and argumentation. A research paper is required. Numerous in-class writing activities are required in addition to extended essays written outside of class. 3 lecture hours.
3
   
ENG 112 Exposition and Persuasion -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 111. Builds on the writing skills taught in ENG 111 and emphasizes research-based analytic and argumentative writing. 3 lecture hours.
3
ENG 202 Creative Writing -- Prerequisite: ENG 111. This course introduces students to opportunities for self-expression in one or more literary genres - fiction, poetry, drama, and the creative essay. 3 lecture hours.
3
ENG 211 Technical Writing -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 111. Builds on the writing skills taught in ENG 111. Requires students to prepare technical reports and correspondence for various purposes using standard research techniques, documentation and formatting as appropriate. May require students to demonstrate both written and oral competencies. 3 lecture hours.
3
   
ENG 249  Linguistics -- Prerequisite: ENG 111. A study of basic linguistic concepts and an introduction to historical, comparative, descriptive and applied linguistics. 3 lecture hours.
3
ENG 250 English Grammar -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025, ENG 032, or assessment/waiver. A study of grammars of American English. A course designed to acquaint students with the modern descriptions of the structures of language. 3 lecture hours.
3
   
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