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Course Descriptions
revision. This course is taught in a computer
lab and requires regular use of the internet and
computer applications. Prerequisite: Successful
completion of ENG 101.
ENG 215 Film as Literature
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course is designed to introduce stu dents to
the use of film as a narrative device. This course
will follow a chronolog ical plan from early filmmaking
as docu mentary of everyday life or historic,
news making events to film as a vehicle
for diverse, insightful and thought-provoking
lit erature. Learners will enhance their analyt ical
abilities by viewing various films and discussing
specific topics, using the vocab ulary of film, such
as: the structure, cine matography, production design,
performance style, editing, and sound design.
Film viewing will take place in the classroom
as well as independently. This course will provide
opportunities to explore the modes of screen reality,
Hollywood, and foreign films. Learners will
be introduced to elementary Film Criticism and
Interpreta tion. Last, learners will discuss models
of film theory. Prerequisite: Successful completion
of ENG 101.
ENG 220 Business Communication
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
Business Communication focuses on developing
formal business documents, correspondence,
presentations, sales liter ature, personnel
documents (resumes and cover letters,
performance evaluations, reprimands, etc.).
The course will concen trate on correct document
formats, gram mar and editing, business
etiquette, effective communication techniques,
and job-seeking skills. Each student will pre pare
a portfolio and two formal oral presen tations.
This course is taught in a computer lab and requires
regular use of the internet and computer
applications. Prerequisite: Successful completion
of ENG 101.
ENG 221 Advanced Composition and
Research
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course provides instruction in com posing
for specifi c academic purposes. Topics include
critical analysis of literature and historical documents,
position papers, annotated bibliography
and argument. The emphasis is on conducting
research, eval uating sources, integrating information
and documenting sources using both
MLA and APA styles. This course is taught in a
computer lab and requires regular use of the internet
and computer applications. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of ENG 101.
ENG 227 English Composition II (TTV)
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course introduces students to both college-level
informational texts and British and
American literature as a focus for writ ing. Informational
prose readings deal with interdisciplinary
themes, such as interper sonal issues, environmental
issues, social and civil rights issues,
and labor issues. Selected literature exposes
students to a range of literary styles and forms.
In addi tion, the course introduce students to the
language of literature, and the fundamentals of
literary analysis. A final research project will be
assigned. Prerequisite: ENG 107 and enrollment
in the FairPoint Nextstep Program.
ENG 230 Children’s Literature
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
The study of children’s literature as a legit imate
literary form will allow learners to examine how
it plays an intricate role in the belief systems
we carry into adulthood. Learners will develop
and deepen their appreciation of the literature
through an extensive survey of multicultural and
diverse books in children’s literature. This course
will include study of the various lit erary genres
found in children’s literature. Prerequisite: Successful
completion of ENG 101.
ENG 294 Special Topics in Literature
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course will examine particular aspects
of literature, depending on the semester. Examples
might be - specific genres such as
fantasy, graphic novels or poetry; litera ture of a
particular place, time or related to social or political
issues such as Russian lit, Renaissance
lit, lit of the Beat Genera tion, or protest lit; or
feature the work of writers as individuals or as
members of a particular literary movement such
as Shakespeare, Chaucer, Jane Austen, native
American writers. Because this is not a regular
offering of the Humanities Department, students
are encouraged to seek detailed information
from the instruc tor or department chair, prior to
registering. Prerequisite: Successful completion
of ENG 101.
ENG 296 Portfolio Preparation Seminar
1 Credits (1 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
1 Hr/Wk (1 Hr. Lecture) *15 wks
This course is designed to assist students who
wish to prepare a portfolio to docu ment past
learning for the purpose of obtaining credit towards
their degree. The course introduces the
student to the pur pose of an experiential portfolio,
presents a format for presenting their experience
and learning outcomes, and provides an opportunity
for peer evaluation and critique. The course
is graded on a pass/fail basis. Pre requisite: ENG
201 or ENG 220 or instructor permission.
English as a
Second Language (ESL)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Placement in ESL courses is based on the student’s
scores on CMCC’s assessment test
ESL 070 Study Skills for International
Students
1 Credit (1 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
1 Hr/Wk (1 Hr. Lecture) *15 wks
This course examines the cultural expectations
of students in US higher edu cation, as
well as techniques to help stu dents succeed in
that environment. Topics include: the syllabus,
organizing work, time management, preparing
for exams and quizzes, academic honesty,
individual vs. collective responsibilities, basic
com puter/word processing skills, academic
vocabulary, using textbooks effectively, tak ing
notes, and student support services. Placement
in ESL courses is open only to speakers of other
languages and is based on students’ score on
CMMC’s placement test.
ESL 071 Writing and Grammar
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
Focuses on developing intermediate aca demic
English skills using standard Ameri can English.
The priority is written work, though reading,
speaking and listening are also expected. This
course is taught in a computer lab and requires
regular use of the internet and computer applications.
Placement in ESL courses is open only
to speakers of other languages and is based on
students’ score on CMMC’s placement test.
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