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ENGL 093 Discovery through Writing; 3 credits |
| This course is intended for students who have special needs in writing and learning. The goal of this course is to help students discover the validity of their own thoughts and experiences and to use writing as a tool for self-expression and communication. This is a developmental course and will not be counted toward degree requirements. Placement in this course is determined by counselor or instructor recommendation. Students may not enroll in another writing course simultaneously with ENGL 093. |
ENGL 094 Writing Skills Lab; 2 credits |
| This course is designed for students who need additional work in grammar or the writing process after having taken a Basic Skills Course (ENGL 093 or ENGL 095) or ESL 225. Students are recommended by a writing or language instructor. After a diagnostic writing and orientation session, students are placed with a Writing Center Learning Assistant. A grade of “P” is given when the student achieves course contract objectives. This is a developmental course in basic skills and will not be counted towards degree requirements. (Prerequisite: approval of writing or language instructor) |
ENGL 095 Fundamentals of Writing; 4 credits |
| This basic writing course is designed to teach students to write clear, well-organized, and mechanically acceptable prose. In addition to class, students are required to work in the Writing Center each week. Successful completion of ENGL 095 satisfies students’ basic skills requirement in writing. This is a developmental course and will not be counted toward degree requirements. Students may not enroll in another writing course simultaneously with ENGL 095. |
ENGL 097 Seminar in College Writing Strategies; 3 credits |
| This is a basic writing course for students who have made significant progress in ENGL 095 but who need further development in the strategies and skills that are necessary for successful college writing. Objectives for this course are based on the student’s ENGL 095 portfolio and achieved in a small group, computer-integrated setting. A grade of “P” is given when students acquire the skills they need to succeed in freshman writing courses. This is a developmental course and will not be counted toward degree requirements. (Prerequisite: ENGL 095 and instructor approval) |
ENGL 121 (C) English Composition: The Writing Process; 3 credits |
| English 121 is an introductory writing course where students compose and revise narrative and expository essays and prepare for the study of literature by using writing to analyze texts. Through a writers’ workshop approach, students explore the writing process, respond to a variety of texts, and learn to communicate their ideas effectively and confidently in writing. (Prerequisite: ENGL 095, ENGL 097, or acceptable score on the Basic Skills Test) |
ENGL 122 (C) English Composition: Writing and Research; 3 credits |
| This course teaches students to write and revise convincing papers using data to support an assertion or position. Students learn and practice the techniques and strategies that are necessary for conducting research and writing effectively on a range of subjects. (Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 121) |
ENGL 127 (C) Business Writing; 3 credits |
| This course introduces students to the principles of effective business writing. Students will develop their individual writing processes as they write and revise letters, memos, resumes and reports. Emphasis is placed on appropriate organization, clarity and conciseness in informative and persuasive business writing. (Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 121 or instructor approval) |
ENGL 128 (C) (d) Writing from the Female Experience; 3 credits |
| This women’s writing workshop focuses on topics relevant to the female experience. Through their own writing and study of women’s autobiographical works, participants will explore the uniqueness and universality inherent in their own and other women’s lives. Readings include excerpts from diaries, journals, letters, and essays. Students will select one longer autobiography for in-depth analysis and research. Written work required includes weekly journal writing, formal and informal papers, and a research report. (Prerequisite: ENGL 095 or passing score in English on Basic Skills Test) |
ENGL 225 (H) Technical Writing; 3 credits |
| Students will learn to communicate factual information objectively for the practical use of a reader. Assignments will include determining audience needs, summarizing and classifying information, describing objects and explaining processes, and composing letters and reports for various purposes. Clear, precise and economical writing is emphasized. Technical Writing is writing from a “technical point of view” and is not limited to writing about “technical” subjects. (Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 121 or extensive experience in a specific technology and permission of instructor) |