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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 285
ENGLISH
ENG 002 Transition English (0-6-3)
This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational English content in speci c areas and will include developing a growth mindset. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in college-level English. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger founda- tion for success in their gateway level English courses by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
ENG 011 Writing & Inquiry Support (1-2-2)
This course is designed to support students in the development of skills necessary for suc- cess in ENG 111 by complementing, supporting, and reinforcing ENG 111 Student Learning Outcomes. Emphasis is placed on developing a growth mindset, expanding skills for use in active reading and writing processes, recognizing organizational relationships within texts from a variety of genres and formats, and employing appropriate technology when reading and composing texts. Upon completion, students should be able to apply active reading strategies to college-level texts and produce uni ed, well-developed writing using standard written English.
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: College-ready English Placement
This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres
and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce uni ed, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general educa- tion course in English Composition.
ENG 112 Writing & Research in the Disciplines (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: ENG 111
This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation
styles, and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas and incor- porating research ndings into documented writing and research projects. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources using documentation appropriate to various disciplines. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in English Composition.
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: ENG 111
This course, the second in a series of two, is designed to teach professional communica-
tion skills. Emphasis is placed on research, listening, critical reading and thinking, analysis, interpretation, and design used in oral and written presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to work individually and collaboratively to produce well-designed business and professional written and oral presentations. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in English Composition.
ENG 125 Creative Writing I (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: ENG 111
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to practice the art of
creative writing. Emphasis is placed on writing, ction, poetry, and sketches. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to craft and critique their own writing and critique the writing of others. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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