English Writing Courses, ENG*

The following information is directly from the 2011-2012 College Catalog, pg. 110. To download a full pdf version of the catalog, click here.

ENG*013, 3 Credits, Writing Foundations of English

Enables students to capture thoughts in complete, correct sentences. Intensive work in the structure of clauses, spelling, vocabulary. Readings included. Placement according to test scores. Credit does not count toward meeting degree requirements.

ENG*063, 3 Credits, Writing: Introduction to the Essay

Leads students from the paragraph to the essay. Focus on how to develop a thesis, maintain coherence, develop evidence. Instruction in grammar and punctuation; exercises in spelling and vocabulary. Readings included. Placement according to test scores or a grade of "C"or higher in either ENG*013 or ESL*173. Credit does not count toward meeting degree requirements.

ENG*101, 3 Credits, Composition 

Practice in writing for college: delivering research material, creating sound argument, expressing the relationship of self to surrounding. Focus on complex sentences and rewriting. Minimum of six essays. Readings included. Prerequisites: Placement into ENG*101 is based on reading and writing scores or grades in developmental classes. A student who does not meet placement or SAT score requirements will have to take the appropriate reading and/or writing course(s) before being eligible for ENG*101. Reading Skills Requirement: Reading exempt based on Accuplacer English Comprehension scores, SAT scores, or grade of "C" or better in ENG*073 or ESL*173. Writing Skills Requirement: Writing placement based on Accuplacer Sentence Skills scores, SAT scores, or ENG*063 with a grade of "C" or better . This is an "L" course.

ENG*102, 3 Credits, Literature and Composition 

Students will learn how to develop valid interpretations of literature through careful, thoughtful reading of fiction, poetry, and drama. They will be introduced to literary terminology and the standard critical approaches to understanding written works. They will learn how to use various levels of source materials and how to clearly express their views about literature in expository writing, including essays with formal research documentation. Prerequisite: ENG*101 with a grade of "C"or better. This is an "L" course.

ENG*200, 3 Credits, Advanced Composition

Presents the writer with sophisticated challenges in subject matter, rhetoric, and grammar. Focus on prose style and editing. Minimum of three term papers. Readings included, as well as oral presentation. Prerequisite: ENG*101 with a grade of "B-" or better. This is an "L" course.

ENG*202, 3 Credits, Technical Writing 

Practice and analysis of formats used in scientific and industrial writing. Prerequisite: ENG*101. This is an "L" course.

ENG*281, 3 Credits, Creative Writing 

Practice and analysis of fiction, drama, or poetry for the advanced student. Prerequisite: ENG*101 or permission of instructor.

From College Catalog 2011-2012, p. 110