English

Composition I, ENGL 10103 (ENGL 1013), is designed to aid students in improving their writing skills by developing expository and persuasive composition, to do research and develop a research paper, with APA documentation, and to give them experience with the computer. Passages from the text, written by both students and professional writers, will serve as guides to the students in composing their own papers on the computer.

Computer lab setting designed to assist students with grammar/mechanics skills through exercises, writing and tutorial instruction.

Composition II is a continuation of ENGL 10103 (ENGL 1013) and is a further study of principles and techniques of expository and persuasive composition, analysis of texts, research methods and critical thinking.

This course is a non-transferable basic writing course designed to promote writing competence and fluency. It focuses on writing, reading, and grammar skills. Students will receive individual help in reading, vocabulary, sentence construction, and paragraph writing. A grade of “C” or better is required to enroll in next level course.

This lab is designed to provide academic support and remediation for students in Composition I whose placement scores, as outlined in Appendix A, indicate the need for additional skill development.

Creative Writing offers practical experience in the techniques of writing poetry and fiction.

Technical Writing is a study, discussion, and writing of technical descriptions, abstracts, business communications, lab reports, and research reports. This course is required for people majoring in technical, scientific, and business areas. It is strongly recommended that the student should have completed ENGL 10103 (ENGL 1013)(Composition I) with a “C” or better.

World Literature I introduces students to literature from the Ancient period through the Renaissance. Historical development of the eras and global literary themes will be explored to expand the cultural backgrounds of the students. Students are required to read all assigned material before class sessions.

World Literature II is designed to enhance the students’ cultural backgrounds via selected literary works that span eras from the Neoclassical period through the period of Contemporary literature emphasizing movements, schools, and periods. Literary themes and devices will be explored, along with the major historical development of the eras.

African-American Literature examines the major trends in African-American Literature using historical, political, and social contexts. Students will study works from the Colonial Era to the present. Examples from all literary genres will be included. The literature reflects that African American literature is a product of American literature which includes: Early American Literature (Colonial), Antebellum Literature, American Renaissance, 19th Century, Late 19th Century, 20th Century, Modernism, Postmodern (Contemporary). The African-American literary trends examined include Colonial, Abolition and Reconstruction (Antebellum), Nadir (Late 19th Century and Early 20th Century), Black Renaissance (20thCentury); Protest (Modernism),Civil Rights, and Women’s Era (Contemporary).

This course is designed to help students develop skills, knowledge and habits which will maximize their academic performance, improve personal interactions, explore and target career goals, and improve personal skills which impact scholastic achievement. Financial and career coaching is integrated into the curriculum and a cross referral strategy is used to ensure students are connected to services and benefits. Course topics include memory, note-taking, test-taking, study skills, conflict resolution, time management, financial literacy, and career planning.

This student success course is designed to help students develop a learning system for attaining maximum success in college, in work, and in life. This course focuses on critical thinking, interpersonal/intrapersonal skills, employability skills, leadership development, conflict resolution, service learning, financial management, and career development. Financial and career coaching is integrated into the curriculum and a cross referral strategy is used to ensure students are connected to services and benefits. For students enrolled in PN and ADN Allied Health Programs.

This student success course is designed to help students develop a learning system for attaining maximum success in college, in work, and in life. This course focuses on critical thinking, interpersonal/intrapersonal skills, employability skills, leadership development, conflict resolution, service learning, financial management, and career development. Financial and career coaching is integrated into the curriculum and a cross referral strategy is used to ensure students are connected to services and benefits.