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ENGL 0987 - REMEDIAL ENGLISH AND READING: This course is an activities based learning support course which is embedded in the applicable general education core. Remediation is customized to meet students’ individual needs and is assessed by degree and diploma level faculty. Competency assignments are based on the student’s desired award level. Diploma level competencies include: grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and subject/verb agreement. Degree level competencies include paragraph writing and essay writing. Reading competencies include vocabulary, comprehension skills, critical reading skills, and content reading skills. All competencies are designed to prepare students to be successful in degree and diploma level English courses.
ENGL 1010 - FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I: Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.
ENGL 1101 - COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC: Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice, revision, and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience.
ENGL 1012 - FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH II: Provides knowledge and application of written and oral communications found in the workplace. Topics include writing fundamentals and speaking fundamentals.
ENGL 1102 - LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION: Emphasizes the student's ability to read literature analytically and meaningfully and to communicate clearly. Students analyze the form and content of literature in historical and philosophical contexts. Topics include reading and analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama; research; and writing about literature.
ENGL 1105 - TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS: Emphasizes practical knowledge of technical communications techniques, procedures, and reporting formats used in industry and business. Topics include reference use and research, device and process description, formal technical report writing, business correspondence, and technical report presentation.
