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5.00 Credits
Formerly ENG 105. This course develops and sharpens technical writing skills for competency in the professional arena. Students review basic components of clear, grammatically correct sentences, unified paragraphs and organized lists. They also develop strategies for information design. Assignment formats include writing for web pages, summaries, proposals, definitions, descriptions, promotional copy, resumes and professional correspondence. Students are expected to approach writing as a process: drafting, revising, editing and proofreading. Whenever possible, assignments address topics pertinent to their technical fields. Prerequisite: ENGL 099 (formerly ENG 099) or permission of instructor. (SFCC)
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2.00 Credits
Formerly ENG 110. Formulation, organization and presentation of a term or research paper; major mechanical aspects of paper development, including source guidelines, location and survey of materials, source citations, outlining and final format preparation. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a course other than ENGL& 102 (formerly ENG 201) and ENGL& 235 (formerly ENG 205). (SCC)
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5.00 Credits
Formerly ENG 131. Students read and discuss short stories, plays and poetry with an emphasis on better understanding and appreciation of literature. Prerequisite: SFCC only: recommended minimum reading placement score: COMPASS 80, ASSET 40. (SCC, SFCC)
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5.00 Credits
Formerly ENG 277. Students analyze, discuss and write about classic and contemporary fiction, both short stories and a novel. Emphasis is on perceiving the techniques writers use to create an aesthetic experience for readers. Although a historical approach is not used, appropriate background is presented to enrich students' experience of the works. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (formerly ENG 101) with a 2.0 or better or permission of instructor. SFCC recommended minimum reading placement score: COMPASS 80, ASSET 40. (SCC, SFCC)
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5.00 Credits
Formerly ENG 275. This course is a literary study of poetry which explores the themes, the craft and the history of the genre. Students analyze, discuss and write about a diverse selection of poems which offer a variety of experiences. Emphasis is on understanding the way poets manipulate language to create meaning. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (formerly ENG 101) with a 2.0 or better, or permission of instructor. SFCC only: recommended minimum reading placement score: COMPASS 80, ASSET 40. (SCC, SFCC)
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5.00 Credits
Formerly ENG 276. This course is a literary study of dramatic literature, exploring the major themes, conventions and historical trends of drama from ancient Greece to the present. Students analyze, discuss and write about a diverse selection of plays which offer a variety of cultural experiences. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (formerly ENG 101) or permission of instructor. SFCC only: recommended minimum reading placement score: COMPASS 80, ASSET 40. (SCC, SFCC)
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3.00 - 5.00 Credits
Formerly ENG 120. Presentation of advanced technical writing forms with written assignments selected by vocational faculty from a menu, including such topics as: short forms (catalog searches, requisitions, memorandums, etc.); technical reports; job search exercises; the proper use of graphics; research skills; revision skills. Prerequisite: ENGL 189 (formerly ENG 189) with a 2.0 or better, or permission of English department chair. (SCC)
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5.00 Credits
Formerly ENG 150. This advanced course is offered for students whose native languages are not English. Students learn and practice intensified reading and study strategies as well as other communication skills necessary for academic success. Prerequisite: Placement through assessment, permission of international student program adviser or permission of instructor. (SFCC)
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5.00 Credits
Formerly ENG 151. Students learn strategies to become independent learners and critical thinkers. Emphasis is on understanding how memory works and improving note taking, test taking, textbook reading, time management and vocabulary. The course cannot be taken simultaneously with ENGL 093 (formerly ENG 093) or ENGL 094 (formerly ENG 094). Prerequisite: Recommended placement score : COMPASS 80 or above, ASSET 41 or above. (SCC, SFCC)
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2.00 Credits
Formerly ENG 152. This course is for students who read at the college level, and aims to increase dramatically their reading speed on average-difficulty, college-level material without loss of comprehension. Students learn skimming, scanning and rapid reading techniques. Prerequisite: Students must score at college reading level on the COMPASS test or receive permission of the Communications Learning Center director or course instructor. (SCC, SFCC)
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