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ENGLISH (DESCRIPTIONS AND PREREQUISITES) |
| English courses numbered 0 to 99 have options on content and variable credit aimed at meeting local area needs. Up to six hours of credit from these courses shall be applied toward the associate in general studies degree. Credit earned from these courses shall also be used toward other associate degrees or certificates when applicable and will be evaluated upon admission to a specific program. Diagnostic testing in writing will be available prior to each semester and also during the semester. Contact an academic advisor or the Arts and Communication department chairperson for information. |
| ENGL 95 |
Spelling Improvement |
1 CR |
| This class will concentrate on individual and group work to develop the skills students need to improve their spelling for college-level work. |
| ENGL 96 |
English as a Second Language |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: TOEFL score of 450. 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 six credit hours may count toward graduation. |
| ENGL 97 |
Writing Skills |
4 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. Lab will be supplemental learning through individualized programming and computerized exercises. [48-16-64] 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 grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 97, or “G” or “P” in ENGL 99. 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 writing score of 78-100 or “C” or higher 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 |
| Prerequisites: COMPASS writing score of 93-100, and student must meet one or more of the Honors Program’s eligibility requirements (see catalog, KCC Honors Program, page 6). 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 grade of “C” or higher 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 grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 151H or 151 with departmental 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 writing score of 78 or a grade of “C” or better 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: a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 120 or COMPASS writing score of at least 72. 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 grade of “C” or higher 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: a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 120 or COMPASS writing score of at least 72. 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 215 |
Grant Writing |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 151. Emphasis on understanding the grant-making process, writing an effective grant proposal, and evaluating a grant proposal. |
| ENGL 269 |
Writing for the Elementary Classroom |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or higher 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 298 |
Independent Study |
1-3 CR |
| Prerequisite: departmental approval only. An opportunity for the interested student with a good scholastic record to pursue independently the study of some subject under the direction of a member(s) of the professional staff. Subjects are chosen and arrangements made to suit the needs of the individual students. Course may be repeated for credit toward graduation up to three credit hours. |
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