24 courses with the subject ENGL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ENGL 0100Fundamentals of College Writing4
| Lecture Fundamentals of College Writing progresses from developing sentences which demonstrate a clear understanding of standard conventions of English, including grammar, punctuation, and mechanics, to creating structured paragraphs and composing organized essays. Effective language choices depending on context and audience are applied to the writing process: planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. Emphasis is on the relationship between critical thinking and effective communication of ideas, using both print and non- print sources. Upon completion of this course, students will have learned and refined the writing skills necessary to be successful in their college-level P a g e | 66
| Lecture Students in this course will develop the reading and writing skills necessary to craft and understand college-level texts. This course integrates reading and writing instruction to prepare students for composing, reading, and comprehending academic essays. Upon completion of this course, students will have learned and refined the reading and writing skills necessary to be successful in their college-level coursework. Must earn C or higher to advance to Composition I unless enrolled in concurrent model.
2 credits | Lecture This corequisite course provides writing support for students concurrently enrolled in ENGL 1231 College Composition 1. Topics parallel those studied in ENGL 1231 to develop skills for critically reading, writing, and responding to a variety of texts needed to be successful in Composition I. The course facilitates development of writing skills and the composing process with an emphasis on purpose, audience, content, structure, style, and documentation methods.
| Lecture This course prepares students to write effectively in the workplace. Students will learn to produce the technical documents they will encounter in their future professional environment, such as instructions and procedures, work orders, service reports, invoices, memoranda, letters, emails, and short reports. Students will analyze purpose and audience, identify and integrate valid sources, effectively organize information, and practice using established forms with technical clarity and Standard Written English. This course is designed for students in professional, technical, and science programs.
| Lecture A course studying the design and production of literary magazines. Through the coursework, the class will produce a literary arts magazine. MINNESOTA NORTH COLLEGE | 2024-25 CURRICULUM CATALOG
| Lecture Introduction to the Poetry focuses on reading, discussion, and written analysis of poetry in order to develop 1) skill in comprehension and interpretation and 2) a joyful appreciation for the genre. Readings will include a variety of works, including canonized verse and selections of contemporary poetry. MNTC Goal Area(s): 06
| Lecture Introduction to the Short Story focuses on reading, discussion, and written analysis of short stories in order to develop 1) skill in literary analysis and interpretation and 2) familiarity with the conventions of the short story. Readings will include a variety of authors, including key figures in the development of the form as well as contemporary voices poised to influence the future of the genre. MNTC Goal Area(s): 06
4 credits | Lecture This course introduces students to the principles of writing. Students will practice techniques of academic writing and construct formal essays, using the writing process. Students will become comfortable responding to and responsibly incorporating outside information and ideas. Upon completion of this course, students will be cognizant of various approaches and organizational methods related to effective communication. Prerequisities: ENGL 0100, ENGL 0200 MNTC Goal Area(s): 01
3 credits | Lecture Students in this advanced freshman-level composition course will focus on the basic principles of argument and the ability to apply those principles in written argument. Basic concepts of reasoning, critical thinking, and problem solving are introduced and included in a variety of argument papers. In addition, students will learn to conduct thorough and meaningful research and to present the results of such research in a formal research paper that employs a standard documentation style in the presentation of sources. Essay topics will be derived from current social and ethical issues. Prerequisities: ENGL 1231 MNTC Goal Area(s): 01, 02 P a g e | 67
| Lecture This course prepares students to write effectively in technical or professional contexts. Students will produce documents which may include instructions and procedures, short reports, emails, proposals, formal reports, resumes, and letters, relevant to workplace communication. In addition, students will conduct research to address workplace or community issues and report results in a formal writing assignment. Prerequisities: ENGL 1231 MNTC Goal Area(s): 01
| Lecture This course introduces students to the craft of literary genres, such as poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and playwriting. Students read creative works, applying critical and analytical lenses, while learning and applying genre-specific techniques to original works. Students may participate in workshops or peer review to develop and practice the skills to discuss, critique, and revise writing. MNTC Goal Area(s): 06
| Lecture This course explores major literary genres, such as fiction, poetry, and drama, by representing ethnically diverse authors and literature within and beyond American and British canons. Since literature broaches diverse, globally relevant issues, this course employs related terms and devices to analyze literary forms, themes, styles, and perspectives. Students will also learn literary terms and concepts to aid their understanding and analysis of these various genres. MNTC Goal Area(s): 06, 08
| Lecture This course covers genres and examples of American Indian literature such as creation stories, historic speeches and documents, poetry, fiction, and non- fiction by American Indian writers to enable students to better understand Native American culture and history. In addition to early speeches and stories which began as part of an oral tradition, works by various contemporary authors, will be included in the reading. Focus will be on contextualizing each work studied in order to better appreciate and interpret in a still-emerging Native American literary tradition. MNTC Goal Area(s): 06 MINNESOTA NORTH COLLEGE | 2024-25 CURRICULUM CATALOG
| Lecture This survey course addresses the impacts of society, science, politics, and war on American life during the nineteenth century. Texts such as short stories, essays, poetry, and novels, introduce students to major literary movements and diverse perspectives. Students will think critically about the development of American identity during a contentious century of the nation's history. MNTC Goal Area(s): 06
through Civil War 3 credits | Lecture American Literature: Beginnings through Civil War traces literature from the colonial period to the romantic period, with an emphasis on both historical context and the themes that span the eras, such as westward expansion, slavery and freedom, and power dynamics between groups. Through reading, writing, and class discussion, students will be introduced to literary interpretation as they examine diverse works and literary characteristics of American writers from a historical perspective. Emphasis is on discovering the cultural and social relationships that shaped the emerging American literature. MNTC Goal Area(s): 06
the Present 3 credits | Lecture A survey of the writings of American authors from 1865 to the present, American Literature 1865 through the present places special emphasis on literary works whose authors represent the cultural diversity of American society. Special attention is given to writers not historically represented in the literary canon, including female, Native-American, African-American, and immigrant authors. Readings include stories, plays, and poems within the context of United States' history, keeping a close eye on unequal power relations between groups as well as the ethnic, regional, and cultural diversity of American society. MNTC Goal Area(s): 06
| Lecture Multicultural American Literature encourages awareness of cultural diversity in America. Readings explore themes related to culture, identity, society, P a g e | 68
| Lecture This course traces the literature from the Middle Ages through the Romantic, Victorian, and Modern eras with an emphasis on both historical context and the universal themes that span the eras. Through reading, writing, and class discussion, students will be introduced to literary interpretation and develop an understanding of the evolution of English language and literature, emphasizing the cultural and historical relevance modern readers can find in great works. MNTC Goal Area(s): 06
| Lecture This course offers a survey of international literature. Readings will introduce students to diverse cultures, issues, and literary styles and genres, reflected in literatures that convey global significance. Students will develop their understanding of world literature through examination of human experiences across diverse national perspectives. The primary focus is on reading and discussion, including analysis, interpretation, and evaluation. MNTC Goal Area(s): 06, 08
| Lecture This course studies the characters, stories, and events in the major mythologies of the world. It also examines the symbolic, cultural, and psychological aspects and functions of mythology through a comparative approach. Emphasis is placed on mythology such as classical Greek and Roman, Norse, Celtic, Native American, African, Asian and/or other world mythologies. MNTC Goal Area(s): 06, 08
| Lecture This course reviews major texts and figures in the literature of nature and the environment, as revealed through particular genres such as the short story, essay, diary, and poetry. The course also examines the ethical, scientific, and philosophical MINNESOTA NORTH COLLEGE | 2024-25 CURRICULUM CATALOG underpinnings of the changing relationship between humans and the natural world. Within an understanding of historical and social context, students will read and respond in discussion and writing. MNTC Goal Area(s): 06, 10
| Lecture This course introduces students to the elements and genres of science fiction. Readings focus on issues of historical and contemporary importance, explore human relationships with and perceptions of technology, and consider alternate value systems, communication styles, and life forms. Further, students contemplate perspectives of intelligence and the role of humankind in speculative environments. Through reading, discussion, and analysis, students address humanity's ethic and civic responsibilities within these contexts. MNTC Goal Area(s): 06, 09
| Lecture This course introduces students to the nature of film as a story-telling medium. Students explore compositional relationships between film and narrative print, while studying and applying social, historical, cultural, and philosophical lenses. The course emphasizes critical and comparative analysis and discussion, so students may develop an understanding of film relative to composition. MNTC Goal Area(s): 06
Variable credit | Lecture This humanities-based course focuses on texts chosen from a specific genre, theme, or movement, such as memoir, satire, modern drama, protest literature, graphic novels, etc. Content includes an examination of the historical, cultural, and social contexts influencing the texts. MNTC Goal Area(s): 06 ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER
