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3.00 Credits
Conversational English is designed for the non-English speaking student who desires a working knowledge of the language. Students begin by identifying items such as clothing, colors, grocery items, etc. and basic parts of speech. Participants learn to express their thoughts and gradually begin basic reading and writing activities.
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3.00 Credits
Grammar Skills is a mandatory course designed for the student scoring within a specific range on the English portion of the assessment test. For information on placement test scores, see the Student Services section of the catalog. Grammar Skills is designed to develop the basic skills of students who display deficiencies in use of standard English. The course will concentrate on teaching principles of spelling, standard English idioms, correct word choice and usage, proper use of verb tenses, and subject-verb agreement.
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3.00 Credits
Writing Skills is a mandatory course designed for the student scoring within a specific range on the English portion of the assessment test. For information on placement test scores, see the Student Services section of the catalog. Writing Skills is designed to develop, strengthen, and reinforce the student's ability to write clear, coherent standard English sentences and paragraphs. Prerequisite: ENG 0953 or appropriate placement score.
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1.00 Credits
English Assistance Lab is a mandatory course designed for the student scoring within a specific range on the English portion of the assessment test. For information on placement test scores, see the Student Services section of the catalog. It is to be taken concurrently with English Composition I. Individualized plans are designed to help students overcome specific deficiencies. Students will be advised of the need to take this course. For the students for whom this lab is mandatory, no credit can be granted for ENG 1013 English Composition I until ENG 0981 is successfully completed. Prerequisite: ENG 0963 or appropriate placement test score.
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to improve communication skills with emphasis on the mechanics of writing using the short essay as the vehicle. The course may include principles and techniques of expository and persuasive composition, analysis of texts with introduction to research methods, and critical thinking. Corequisites: ENG 0981, RDG 0981, if advised.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of 1013 emphasizing quality and forms of writing culminating in the student's production of a research paper. The study of representative examples of major literary types may be included. The course includes further study of principles and techniques of expository and persuasive composition, analysis of texts, research methods, and critical thinking. Prerequisite ENG 1013 (Grade > C) Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENG1023 English Composition II to progress to any literature course.
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3.00 Credits
This course stresses processes and techniques of building an improved vocabulary through an examination of roots, prefixes and suffixes. Numerous exercises enable the student to build word power and to gain awareness of the strength and importance of words. The skills-building course uses a text, which is programmed and auto-instructional. Diagnostic tests and other test instruments are administered periodically so the student may keep a check on his or her progress.
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2.00 Credits
Special topics courses will be offered at the discretion of the department when the need and/or interest is apparent. May be repeated for credit.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of masterpieces of the ancient world, the middle ages and Renaissance. Includes study of movements, schools, and periods. Prerequisite: ENG 1023 (Grade > C) or permission of Dept. Chair.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the poetry, essays, short stories, and novels by major authors of African American Literature. Analysis will be made of theme, structure, character, satire, and other literary devices. Prerequisite: ENG 1023 (Grade > C) or permission of Dept. Chair.
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