11 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 0225Critical Reading and Writing Concepts5
in reading Corequisite: none This course is designed to help students learn and develop critical reading skills necessary for comprehending, analyzing, and interpreting college-level material. Students will be introduced to a variety of genres, including fiction 104
Placement determined by a minimum entry assessment score
ENGL 0250Express English2
in reading Corequisite: ENGL 1276 College Composition This course is designed to help students learn and develop critical reading and writing skills necessary for evaluating, synthesizing, and integrating secondary source materials to support an argument. Students will learn rhetorical modes from the perspective of a reader and writer. In addition, this course covers the basic rules of standard written English. The course emphasis will be on sentence structure, grammar and usage, punctuation, vocabulary, spelling, writing style, and basic paragraph and essay form. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none
reading Corequisite: none This course presents students with a survey of the major forms of literature. While the broad focus is on what these works say about the human experience, the course will also address how this experience is affected by social and cultural contexts. Students will increase their appreciation and critical understanding of literature through reading, writing, and discussion. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): 6
Placement determined by a college ready assessment score in
ENGL 1290Directed Study in Composition1
PTCC Corequisite: none Students conduct extensive research on a specific topic and present their findings in advanced persuasive essay form. Though some deadlines exist, the students generally work at their own pace and are responsible for managing their time effectively. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none
Three credits of composition that have been transferred to
ENGL 2200Advanced Composition3
Communications Corequisite: none This course is designed to build upon the foundational writing skills and processes learned in College Composition. Among these are the effective implementation of various writing modes, the use of appropriate rhetorical strategies, and an understanding of audience. Through intensive writing, reading, and research, students will also hone critical thinking skills. While students will be encouraged to shape many of the writing topics to fit their own personal interests and needs, there will always be an emphasis on clear, precise, analytical writing. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): 1
ENGL 1276 College Composition or ENGL 1277 Technical
ENGL 2250Environmental Writing3
Communications Corequisite: none In this course, students build upon foundational writing skills and processes, such as implementation of various writing modes, use of appropriate rhetorical strategies, and understanding of audience. Students will perform intensive reading, researching, and writing to explore how rhetoric and written communication increase understanding of environmental issues and movements. They will also articulate understanding and managing of public opinion about those issues and movements, thereby enhancing their effectiveness as global citizens. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): 1, 10 106
ENGL 1276 College Composition or ENGL 1277 Technical
ENGL 2276Multicultural Literature3
Multicultural Literature is a study of literature written by and reflecting the perspectives of writers from different ethnic backgrounds within the United States. The course includes text written by contemporary writers focusing on the experiences of various ethnic groups through poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and drama. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): 6, 7
This course will enhance the student’s understanding of the various conventions of creative prose and poetry. Students will compose their own creative written works in poetry, short fiction, and non-fiction memoir, and share and refine their writing in a workshop setting. Course emphasis is on composing imaginative, insightful written work designed to have an impact on a public audience. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): 1, 6
This course will enhance student understanding of the various conventions of creative nonfiction within subgenres such as memoir, essay, and other forms. Students will learn to critically analyze and respond to published texts; write and revise creative nonfiction utilizing form and technique, authority, point of view, and individual voice and style; and respond to classmates’ pieces in a workshop setting. Course emphasis is on composing imaginative, insightful written work designed to have an impact on a public audience. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): 1, 6