Generic Syllabi & Course Descriptions:
Credit and Developmental
ENGL 1301 Composition/Rhetoric I
A beginning freshman course in writing. Development of paragraphs and the whole composition, study of model essays, extensive theme writing, individual conferences and departmental final exam. Assessment prior to enrollment required. Lab required. 3 credit hours.
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ENGL 1302 Composition/Rhetoric II
Continued development of skills acquired in ENGL 1301 and development of skills in argumentation. Analysis and interpretation of various types of argumentation and identification of fallacies. Extensive reading, outlining and summarizing of essays. Extensive writing, study of research methods and materials, preparation of research paper and individual conferences. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301. Lab required. 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2307 Creative Writing
Practical experience in the techniques of imaginative writing. May include fiction, non-fiction, poetry or drama. This course does not satisfy CCCCD requirements for a sophomore literature course. Prerequisite: ENGL 1302. 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2311 Technical Writing
Introduction to technical writing and communication including preparation of reports, proposals, technical papers, abstracts and summaries of specific technical interest to the student. MLA documentation included. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301. Note: This course does not satisfy CCCCD requirements for a sophomore literature course, nor does it substitute for ENGL 1302 in some degree plans. 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2322 British Literature I
A general survey of major works in British literature from its origin to the beginning of the Romantic movement. Analysis of these works in their historical, cultural and social contexts. Prerequisite: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311. 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2323 British Literature II
A general survey of major works in British literature from the Romantic period to the present. Analysis of these works in their historical, cultural and social contexts. Prerequisite: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311. 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2327 American Literature I
The study of major writers from the Colonial period to the beginning of the Civil War. The analysis and evaluation of these works in their historical, cultural and social contexts. Prerequisite: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311. 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2328 American Literature II
The study of major writers from the Realistic movement to the present. Evaluation and analysis of these works in their historical, cultural and social contexts. Prerequisite: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311. 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2332 World Literature I
Introduces the student to a variety of literatures beginning with the classical Greek period through the 16th century. Prerequisite: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311. 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2333 World Literature II
Introduces the student to a variety of literatures beginning with the 17th century through the 20th century. Prerequisite: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311. 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2371 Forms of Literature I - Short Story & Novel
A study of short stories, novels and non-fiction. Analysis and evaluation of major writers in these genres, their techniques and their contributions to our literary heritage. Prerequisite: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311. 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2372 Forms of Literature II - Poetry & Drama
A study of poetry and drama, and a study of mythology as it relates to these genres. Analysis of our classical heritage, the origins of drama, the development of contemporary drama and film, and the elements and types of poetry. Prerequisite: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311. 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2389 Academic Co-op English
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in English. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of English. Contact the CWE office. 3 credit hours.
Developmental English Courses
ENGL 0300 Developmental Writing I
A skills improvement course designed to help the student improve basic writing skills necessary for ENGL 1301. Focus is on paragraph and short essay writing. Basic grammar, punctuation and sentence construction studied as needed. Assessment required. This course may not be used to satisfy the requirements of an associate degree. Lab required. 3 credit hours.
ENGL 0305 Developmental Writing II
A skills improvement course designed to help students reach competencies necessary for ENGL 1301. Focus is on advanced paragraph development and medium length essay writing. Critical reading skills, analytical writing and vocabulary building are emphasized. Punctuation and sentence construction studied as needed. This course may not be used to satisfy the requirements of an associate degree. Prerequisite: ENGL 0300 or assessment. Lab required. 3 credit hours.
ENGL 0310 Developmental Grammar I
A skills improvement course designed to help the student strengthen the sentence for clearer, more emphatic, more concise expression of thought. Focus is on all facets of standard written English; correct grammar, punctuation and usage. This course will teach the student to recognize and correct common errors in sentence structure and may be taken concurrently with any English course. This course may not be used to satisfy the requirements for an associate degree. Lab required. 3 credit hours.
ENGL 0315 Reading, Writing and Reasoning
A skills improvement course designed to help students reach competencies necessary for ENGL 1301. Focus is on reading and writing medium length expository essays. Reading and writing assignments are complementary with special emphasis given to writing on issues arising from class readings. Students will learn to write effective, logical essays, to develop reading comprehension strategies, and to analyze, synthesize and make value judgments using critical thinking. This course may not be used to satisfy the requirements of an associate degree. Prerequisite: ENGL 0305 or assessment. Lab required. 3 credit hours.