The information presented is an unofficial guide to how courses may transfer. Other factors to consider are grades received in the courses, the year in which the course was taken, and the major pursued after transfer. In all instances, final decisions about acceptance of course credit will be made by Westmoreland County Community College.
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The AP English Language and Composition course is designed to help students become skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and to become skilled writers who can compose for a variety of purposes. By their writing and reading in this course, students should become aware of the interactions among a writer's purposes, audience expectations, and subjects, as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effective writing.
- Credits
- 0.00
- Notes
- http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_englang.html?englang
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This course covers the fundamentals of college writing including the paragraph, expository essay patterns, and the argumentative essay. Emphasis is placed on developing a coherent thesis, writing concisely and clearly, and adapting one's writing to a particular audience. In addition, it will foster an appreciation of cultural diversity, explain how experiences and attitudes shape an individual's reading, and demonstrate how language can shape thinking. This course also emphasizes self-editing, mechanics, grammar, and word choice. It provides the basis for students to produce a range of effective writing from technical and business communications to research papers and critical essays. Prerequisite(s): ENG 085 or placement. Corequisite(s): ENG 095
- Credits
- 3.00
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- Location
- Youngwood, Pennsylvania
- Phone
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(724) 925-4000
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- Email
- infocenter@westmoreland.edu
Westmoreland County Community College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Minimum Grade
You need a minimum grade of 3 to transfer these courses from AP - Advanced Placement to Westmoreland County Community College.
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