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EN 201
Academic Writing II
3 credits (AS)
A required component of the College
General Education Program,
Academic Writing II emphasizes
writing from research. Students will
create analytical and short argument
essays, research and analyze texts,
and craft a variety of focused
writings in order to enter an
academic conversation through a
sustained argument essay.
Prerequisite: A “C” or better in EN 101,
Academic Writing I
EN 201H
Academic Writing II Honors
3 credits (AS)
In this course, reading assignments and
writing projects will help students
develop a mature style and insights into
their own writing and the writing of
professional writers. Current
composition theory will provide
students with a framework that invites
them to explore the relationships
among the writer, the reader, the world,
and the message. The course may be
focused on a theme such as language,
19th century capitalism, or
immigration; and students will be
expected to use a variety of approaches
and points of view to explore this issue
in their research, readings, classroom
discussions, and writing assignments.
Students will work collaboratively on
some writing projects. In this course, a
final proficiency exam is a required part
of student assessment. Satisfies the All-
College graduation requirement.
(Offered spring term)
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EN
101 Academic Writing I, 3.0 grade point
average, successful completion of all courses
attempted, and permission of the instructor.
EN 210
Approaches to Literature: Analysis
and Interpretation
3 credits (AS)
Students read, discuss, and write about
fiction, poetry, drama and film.
Students‘ principal goals are to become
attentive, careful readers and to
develop a working knowledge of
traditional and contemporary literary
concepts. Logical analysis and
interpretation along with careful,
accurate academic writing are
emphasized throughout. The course
fulfills the General Education Cultural
Literacy requirement. (Offered spring
term)
Prerequisite: EN 101 Academic Writing I;
Students may enroll concurrently with EN
101.
EN 213
Creative Writing-Fiction
3 credits (AS)
Students read short stories by authors
of different time periods and cultures
to increase their knowledge of the
forms and techniques of fiction. Inclass
workshops, peer critiquing, and
short writing exercises help students
develop their individual writing styles.
Students produce several short stories
or a novel excerpt. (Offered alternate
spring terms)
Prerequisite: EN 101 Academic Writing I
EN 214
Creative Writing-Poetry
3 credits (AS)
Students read poetry of different ages
and nations in order to learn about the
genre, its forms and techniques. They
apply their knowledge in the many
poems they write to increase their
versatility and develop their own style.
(Offered alternate spring terms)
Prerequisite: EN 101 Academic Writing I
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