4 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 0100Read, Reason & Write 4 4/0/NA
The purpose of this course is to enhance students' skills in critical thinking, reading and writing. Students will: Read actively and critically, and effectively use textual annotation; Identify and deconstruct abstract ideas found in complex academic texts; Formulate and explain valid inferences based on information from texts; Write and evaluate arguments for validity and credibility; Locate, evaluate and synthesize ideas and information from multiple sources and varying points of view; Support ideas with adequate and varied evidence; Summarize, paraphrase and quote information from source materials; Create citations using information from source materials; Tailor language to address a specific audience; Employ syntax and usage appropriate to academic disciplines and the professional world; and Use strategies to effectively address the non-cognitive issues that could affect students' academic success.
Meets MnTC Goal Area(s):1, 2 This course is an introduction to college-level writing, focusing on descriptive, narrative, persuasive and expository essays that are written clearly, concisely and correctly. This course seeks to develop writers who 1) understand the importance of using the writing process (invention, organization, drafting, revision, proofreading, and editing) to produce interesting, thoughtful and thought-provoking essays; 2)understand the role the active reading of professional and peer review plays writing well. Learners in this course will share their writing and actively participate in discussion and peer review groups.
ENGL 1460Technical Writing & Communication 3 3/0/NA
Meets MnTC Goal Area(s):1 This course covers the principles of creating and designing professional documents such as letters, descriptions, instructions, reports, and proposals. Critical thinking, audience analysis and appropriate format are emphasized. Correct sentence structure, grammar, and usage are reviewed. ntcmn.edu 218.333.6600
