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COURSES
ENG* 093: Introduction to College Reading & Writing
(formerly ENG 098: Preparatory College Reading and Writing III)
This course is designed for students who need to develop further their capabilities
in language use-reading, writing, thinking, and speaking to prepare them
for the kinds of assignments they will be asked to complete in ENG* 101 and
beyond. Students will read, discuss, think, and write about a number of topics.
Note: A grade of “C” or better in ENG* 093 is required to take ENG* 101.
Prerequisite: ENG 096 (pre fall 2003) or ENG* 066 (fall 2003 and after) with
a grade of “C” or better, or placement via assessment test. Class: 3 hours per
week. (Fa,Sp,Su) no credit
ENG* 101: Composition
(formerly ENG 111: College Reading and Writing)
This course is designed to introduce students to “the language of the academy”
that is, to the complex literacies of reading, writing, thinking, and speaking
required of college students regardless of their area of specialization. ENG*
101 also introduces students to the specific requirements and standards of
academic writing, including essay format, voice, and organizational strategies.
Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG* 093 with a grade of “C” or better,
or placement via assessment test. (Fa,Sp,Su) 3 credits
ENG * 101 H: Honors Composition
(formerly ENG 111 H: Honors College Reading and Writing)
This special honors section of ENG *101, while meeting the requirements of
the standard course, provides an opportunity for highly motivated students who
welcome an increased level of challenge. Students will read and write about a
number of demanding texts (in the past texts by such authors as Plato, Thoreau,
Simone Weil and Albert Camus) typically focused on a single, semester-long
question. The instructor’s expectations for student motivation, readiness for
class discussion, and completion of assignments are significant. Prerequisite:
completion of 12 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or a written faculty
recommendation and permission of the course instructor. Also: Students
who have a combined score of 90 or above on the readings comprehension
portion of Accuplacer and 10 or above on the essay portion of the assessment
test have the instructor’s permission to register for the course.
ENG* 104: Reading Dynamics and Study Skills
(formerly ENG 103)
This course enhances reading and study skills on an individualized and group
basis. The course includes the following areas: reading comprehension, note
taking, memory training, time management, outlining procedures, library skills,
study skills, and strategies for taking essay and objective examinations. Class:
3 hours per week. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG* 093. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
ENG* 110: Introduction to Literature
(formerly ENG 120)
This course is an introduction to the thematic and formal elements of literatures
of diverse cultures, with an emphasis on fiction, poetry, drama, and
the essay, with the aim of developing interpretive reading and writing skills.
Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG* 101 with a grade of “C” or better.
(Fa,Sp,Su) 3 credits
ENG* 114/ECE* 131: Children’s Literature
(formerly ENG 118/ED 118)
(Fa,Sp,Su) 3 credits. See Education.
ENG* 190: Basic Study Skills
(formerly ENG 100)
This course is designed for and required of all students enrolled in the Adults in
Transition program. Taken just before their first semester, this course introduces
students to fundamental study skills. It presents these skills as processes and
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shows how they relate to and reinforce one another. Class: 15 hours. Open only
to students in the Adults in Transition Program. (Fa,Sp) 1 credit
ENG* 200: Advanced Composition
(formerly ENG 112: Reading and Writing for Academic Research)
This course is designed to develop and refine the advanced skills in composition
that are essential for both academic and professional writing. Emphasis
will be on writing from data (outside sources). The main areas covered will be
exposition, argumentation, and the research paper. Class: 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ENG* 101 with a grade of “C” or better. (Fa,Sp,Su) 3 credits
ENG* 202: Technical Writing
(formerly ENG 114)
This course focuses on the researching, writing, and editing of documents
commonly found in the fields of science, technology, and business. Major topics
covered include memo reports, instructions, proposals, progress reports,
abstracts, document design, and documentation styles for technical reports.
Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG* 101 with a grade of “C” or better.
(Fa,Sp) 3 credits
ENG* 203/BOT* 139: Advanced Editing and Proofreading
(formerly ENG 203/BOT 203)
(Fa) 3 credits. See Business Office Technology.
ENG* 221: American Literature I
(formerly ENG 245)
An examination of writings from the era spanning the arrival of Columbus to
the Civil War. Topics covered include Native American tales and oratories,
slave folklore, and both the popular and “classic” works of writers from the
Puritan period, the eighteenth century, and the American Renaissance. Class:
3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG* 110 or permission of the instructor.
(Fa) 3 credits
ENG* 222: American Literature II
(formerly ENG 246)
A study of major American writers from the late 19th century to the present
day, with a focus on their contributions to the rapid and unique changes in
style, form, and content that mark the literary tradition of 20th century America.
Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG* 110 or permission of the instructor.
(Sp) 3 credits
ENG* 232: British Literature II
(formerly ENG 202)
A survey of representative figures and concerns in British literature from 1799
to the Modern Period. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG* 110 or
permission of the instructor. (O) 3 credits
ENG* 235: Irish Literature
(formerly ENG 232: Ireland and Her Literature)
A survey of the literature of Ireland from the earliest texts in translation to
contemporary poetry, fiction, and drama, viewing the literature in the context of
Irish cultural, social, and political history. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite:
ENG* 110 or permission of the instructor. (O) 3 credits
ENG* 245: Early European Literature
(formerly ENG 251: Western World Literature I)
This course introduces students to Western literature from the Greeks through
the Renaissance and (for purposes of comparison) to a variety of so-called
“non-canonical” texts from writers who until very recently were not studied in
college classrooms. Students will examine the poetic and narrative strategies
of writers from a variety of classes and cultures. Class: 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ENG* 110 or permission of the instructor. (O) 3 credits
Next Semester Offered Designations: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer