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3.00 Credits
(Formerly Basic English, English 137, 1301) This course is a comprehensive review of the fundamentals of composition and grammar with emphasis on paragraph writing, beginning theme construction, and mechanical and syntactical correctness. It provides students with opportunities to develop critical reading and writing skills through reading and discussing the works of professional writers. This course is not applicable to any degree. Prerequisite: A grade of C or above in ENGL 0306 or Writing level 6. (3:3-0)
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3.00 Credits
This course reviews the fundamentals of composition and grammar with emphasis on logical paragraph and essay construction, clear and idiomatic English, appropriate syntactical features, and mechanical correctness. In addition, the course provides for the development of critical reading, thinking, writing, and speaking skills through the analysis and discussion of professional essays. Laboratory sessions provide group and individual practice with a variety of second language problem areas. This course is not applicable to any degree. Prerequisite: A grade of C or above in ENGL 0306 or Writing level 6. (3:3-1)
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly English 111) This composition course is designed for students interested in practicing and criticizing artistic expression through writing. The course also provides experience in producing San Jacinto College's literary magazines. The course may be taken a maximum of six times for credit. Prerequisite: Writing level 7. (1:1-0)
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(Formerly ENGL 1313) This course is designed for students who have strong backgrounds in composition and who make high scores on an English placement test. Assignments in the course emphasize reading and writing skills, argumentation, the informal essay, and the research paper. Prerequisites: Writing level 9 and recommendation of department chair. A student may not receive credit for both ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1303. (3:3-0)
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly ENGL 1314) A continuation of English 1303 this course extends a student's skills in reading and writing critically by introducing him/her to works of literature that represent various genres. Students will write a number of short papers analyzing ideas and concepts from the works they read. A documented study on a single author or a significant theme represented in a number of works will be required. Examinations and quizzes may also be a part of the semester grade. Prerequisite: ENGL 1303 or ENGL 1301 with a nomination by the department chair. A student may not receive credit for both ENGL 1302 and ENGL 1304. (3:3-0)
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3.00 Credits
This elective composition course provides an opportunity for students to create imaginative works for pleasure and publication within the supportive atmosphere of a writing workshop. The workshop may emphasize a single genre, such as poetry, fiction, or drama. Alternatively, the workshop may allow individual students to write original compositions in genres of their interest in response to classroom assignments. Students analyze significant contemporary literature, finding models of successful forms and effective technique. In addition, they critique the work of classmates. Literary theory and strategies for publication are discussed. Students are also encouraged to participate as editors of the College literary magazines and to submit their best work for publication. This three-credit-hour course may be taken once for college credit. A student may elect a maximum of six hours of creative writing courses for college credit (English 1111, English 2307, and English 2308). English 2307 may also be taken through Continuing Education as a non-credit course. Prerequisite: Writing level 7. (3:3-0)
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3.00 Credits
This elective composition course provides an opportunity for students to create imaginative works for pleasure and publication within the supportive atmosphere of a writing workshop. The workshop may emphasize a single genre, such as poetry, fiction, or drama. Alternatively, the workshop may allow individual students to specialize on projects longer than those typically covered in English 2307 within such literary areas as personal and narrative essay, poetry, prose fiction or drama. Students analyze significant contemporary literature, finding models of successful forms and effective techniques. Additionally, students critique the work of classmates. Literary theory and strategies for publication are discussed. Students are also encouraged to participate as editors of the College literary magazines and to submit their best work for publication. This three-credit-hour course may be taken once for college credit. A student may elect a maximum of six hours of creative writing courses for college credit (English 1111, English 2307, and English 2308). English 2308 may also be taken through Continuing Education as a non-credit course. Prerequisite: ENGL1301. (3:3-0)
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly English 231, ENGL 2311) This course offers opportunities for reading and discussing the works of major British writers as well as significant events and persons in cultural history. Students complete a variety of writing assignments including essay examinations, short compositions, and investigative papers. Prerequisite: ENGL 1302. (3:3-0)
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly English 232, ENGL 2312) This course offers opportunities for reading and discussing the works of major Romantic, Victorian, and modern British writers as well as significant events and personalities in the development of cultural history from the late eighteenth century to the present. Students complete a variety of writing assignments including essay examinations, short compositions, and investigative papers. Prerequisite: ENGL 1302. (3:3-0)
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly ENGL 2326) This course offers opportunities for discussing and reading works by major American writers from the Realistic/Naturalistic period to the present, making an effort to identify those themes and literary forms which are characteristic of the American heritage. Students complete a variety of writing assignments including essay examinations, short critical compositions, and investigative papers. Prerequisite: ENGL 1302. (3:3-0)
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