English
Descriptions and Prerequisites
| ENGL 96 | English as a Second Language | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS writing score of 0-27. This course is designed for students whose primary language is not English. It provides foundations in English language structure, reading of English, and conversation. Course may be repeated up to three times. | ||
| ENGL 97 | Writing Skills | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS writing score 0-27. Recommend STSK 98 be taken concurrently. Students will learn grammar, mechanics, sentence structure, and paragraph development in a traditional classroom and laboratory setting. Classroom experience will be group work, lecture, writing, and revision. Homework will require access to a computer (on or off campus). Instruction will be delivered through individualized programming and computerized exercises. Lab Fee | ||
| ENGL 99 | Self-Paced Instruction in Writing Skills | 1 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS writing score of 28-37. Recommend STSK 99 be taken concurrently. This course will help students improve their spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and writing. It is self-paced, individualized, and benefits students in all disciplines. Computer-based instruction. [0-24-24] Lab Fee | ||
| ENGL 120 | Writing Improvement | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS writing range 38-77, or "C" in ENGL 97.. Recommend STSK 99 be taken concurrently with other courses that require heavy reading and writing. Designed to improve basic writing skills. Writing assignments emphasize the paragraph and short compositions. Emphasis is on grammar, usage, punctuation, and writing. | ||
| ENGL 151 | Freshman Composition | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99; and COMPASS writing score of 78, or "C" in ENGL 120. Writing expository prose with emphasis on the thesis sentence, idea development, unity, continuity, coherence, patterns of exposition, and educated usage. Lab Fee | ||
| ENGL 151H | Freshman Composition—Honors | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS writing score of 93-100, and student must meet one or more of the Honors Program's eligibility requirements. The intellectually-able student is permitted to pursue in-depth studies in expository writing. The student must be interested in developing excellence in writing. Lab Fee | ||
| ENGL 152 | Freshman Composition | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: a "C" in ENGL 151. A continuation of ENGL 151, including research writing, examination, and discussion of selected readings. Lab Fee | ||
| ENGL 152H | Freshman Composition—Honors | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: a "C" in ENGL 151H, or ENGL 151 with departmental or honors coordinator's approval. A continuation of ENGL 151 Honors with emphasis on preparation and writing of a research paper on a challenging topic. Analysis of fiction and nonfiction selections to refine critical thinking skills. Lab Fee | ||
| ENGL 153 | Technical English | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99; and COMPASS writing score of 78, or a "C" in ENGL 120. Instruction and practice in writing for industry and technology. Emphasis is on meeting the written communication needs for the technical student. Lab Fee | ||
| ENGL 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 152. Practice in expository writing to develop a mastery of clear, accurate style. This course is recommended for all students majoring in English or in pre-professional programs. Writing assignments are individually designed to relate to students’ majors. Lab Fee | ||
| ENGL 203 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" in STSK 98 or 99. ENGL 201 recommended prior to ENGL 203. Designed to introduce students to the basic elements that govern the creation of short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Emphasis is on development of creative style and the development of craft in handling poetic form. | ||
| ENGL 204 | Advanced Creative Writing | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: a "C" in ENGL 203. Designed to facilitate students’ understanding of the ways fiction, poetry, and drama work. Students will deal with theory and technique in traditional and contemporary works, emphasis on expanding creative scope, and developing students’ own voice and style. | ||
| ENGL 205 | Script Writing for the Media | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS writing score of 72, or a "C" in ENGL 120. This course emphasizes writing for the media using current industry practices. Students will learn writing of script for radio and television broadcasting, audio and video production, and screen play for film style production. | ||
| ENGL 269 | Writing for the Elementary Classroom | 3 CR |
| Prerequisite: a "C" in ENGL 151. A lecture/workshop structured to develop the writing skills of prospective teachers and to explore the means by which the writing ability of elementary school children can be encouraged, developed, and evaluated. Lab Fee | ||
| ENGL 88 | Basic Writing 1 | 1 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS writing score of 1-27. This course provides the first one-third of ENGL 97 course content in modular format. ENGL 88 is a self-paced course. Students in this course will develop the basic writing skills and familiarity with parts of speech they need to be effective writers. After diagnosis, through testing and/or consultation with the instructor in charge of the clinic, students will receive a schedule of learning activities and testing for each topic in the program of study. The clinic instructor is available to provide individual help for the students. Lab Fee | ||
| ENGL 90 | Basic Writing 2 | 1 CR |
| Prerequisite: a "P" in ENGL 88. This course provides the second one-third of ENGL 97 course content in modular format. ENGL 90 is a self-paced course. Students in this course will develop the basic writing skills and familiarity with sentence structure they need to be effective writers. After diagnosis, thorough testing and/or consultation with the instructor in charge of the clinic, students will receive a schedule of learning activities and testing for each topic in the program of study. The clinic instructor is available to provide individual help for the students. Lab Fee | ||
| ENGL 91 | Basic Writing 3 | 1 CR |
| Prerequisite: a "P" in ENGL 90. This course provides the final one-third of ENGL 97 course content in modular format. ENGL 91 is a self-paced course. Students in this course will develop the basic writing skills and familiarity with sentence structure they need to be effective writers. After diagnosis, through testing and/or consultation with the instructor in charge of the clinic, students will receive a schedule of learning activities and testing for each topic in the program of study. The clinic instructor is available to provide individual help for the students. Lab Fee | ||
| ENGL 92 | Basic Writing Improvement 1 | 1 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS writing score of 38-77, or a "P" in ENGL 91, or a "C" in ENGL 97. This course provides the first one-third of ENGL 120 course content in modular format. ENGL 92 is a self-paced course. Students in this course will write thesis paragraphs using the structure they need to be effective writers. After diagnosis, through testing and/or consultation with the instructor in charge of the clinic, students will receive a schedule of learning activities and testing for each topic in the program of study. The clinic instructor is available to provide individual help for the students. Lab Fee | ||
| ENGL 93 | Basic Writing Improvement 2 | 1 CR |
| Prerequisite: a "P" in ENGL 92. This course provides the second one-third of ENGL 120 course content in modular format. ENGL 93 is a self-paced course. Students in this course will write thesis paragraphs using the structure they need to be effective writers. After diagnosis, through testing and/or consultation with the instructor in charge of the clinic, students will receive a schedule of learning activities and testing for each topic in the program of study. The clinic instructor is available to provide individual help for the students. Lab Fee | ||
| ENGL 94 | Basic Writing Improvement 3 | 1 CR |
| Prerequisite: a "P" in ENGL 93. This course provides the final one-third of ENGL 120 course content in modular format. ENGL 94 is a self-paced course. Students in this course will write essays using effective writing structure. After diagnosis, through testing and/or consultation with the instructor in charge of the clinic, students will receive a schedule of learning activities and testing for each topic in the program of study. The clinic instructor is available to provide individual help for the students. Lab Fee | ||