English

Degrees and Certificates

Courses

EH 113: Composition I

Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
ENGL 1013

Composition I, EH 113 (ENGL 1013), is de-signed 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.

EH 123: Composition II

Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
ENGL 1023
Composition II, EH 123 (ENGL 1023), is a continuation of EH 113 (ENGL 1013) and is a further study of principles and techniques of expository and persuasive composition, analysis of texts, research methods and critical thinking.

EH 233: World Literature I

Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
ENGL 2113
World Literature I, EH 233 (ENGL 2113),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.

EH 243: World Literature II

Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
ENGL 2123
World Literature II, EH 243 (ENGL 2123),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.

EH 263: African-American Literature

Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
ENGL 2663

African-American Literature, EH 263 (ENGL 2663), 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).

EH 273: Technical Writing

Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
ENGL 2023
Technical Writing, EH 273 (ENGL 2023), 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 EH 113 (ENGL 1013)(Composition I) with a “C”or better.

EH 283: Creative Writing

Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
ENGL 2013
Creative Writing, EH 283 (ENGL 2013), offers practical experience in the techniques of writing poetry and fiction.

EH 1011: EH 1011 Basic Writing I Lab

Lab Hours 1 Credits 1
Computer lab setting designed to assist students with grammar/mechanics skills through exercises, writing and tutorial instruction.

EH 1013: EH 1013 Basic Writing I

Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
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. Students who complete all course work with a “C” grade or better are eligible for the next level of Basic Writing II, EH 1023.

EH 1021: Basic Writing II Lab

Lab Hours 1 Credits 1
Computer lab setting designed to assist students in reinforcing writing skills studied in the classroom through practice and tutoring/instruction.

EH 1023: Basic Writing II

Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
This course is a non-transferable writing course designed to promote competence and fluency. It prepares the student for the language and writing skills necessary for advancing to Composition I. Students who complete this course work with a “C” grade or better are eligible for Composition I, EH 113 (ENGL 1013).

EH 1131: Composition I Lab

Lecture Hours 1
This lab will be designed to provide remediation to students whose ACCUPLACER NG score or ACT score would have placed them in EH 1023 prior to this semester.

SS 101: Student Success I

Lecture Hours 1 Credits 1

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.

SS 110: Student Success II

Lecture Hours 1 Credits 0

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.

SS 111: Student Success II

Lecture Hours 1 Credits 1
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.