13 courses with the subject ENG, 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.
ENG 1105Writing and Research3
An introduction to expository writing through a comprehensive survey of forms of composition. Students are taught to use words with precision and strengthen their understanding and application of grammatical and rhetorical principles. Students are encouraged to appreciate and incorporate the principles of academic and professional writing.
Further develops the writing, reading, and interpretive abilities introduced in ENG1105 through critical engagement with literary texts from a myriad of genres.
Introduces the study of American literature focusing on the evolution and transformation of American voices. The analysis of literature is used to develop an understanding of American cultures, national identities, and ethnicities. Selections include short stories, novels, drama, and poetry.
Designed to help students improve oral communication skills. Emphasis is placed on identifying good and poor speech habits, techniques for improving speech, oral interpretation, effective speech planning and delivery, and interpersonal communication. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENG2205
Designed to help students strengthen their oral communication, public speaking, and listening skills. Students learn how to use language for greater impact, their voice as an instrument, and to craft and deliver well-organized audience-centered speeches that engage the senses and mind.
Introduces students to poetry and the infinite beauty of the written word. By reading and analyzing various types of poems, students learn to appreciate poetry as an art form that explores our commonality and overcomes racial, ethnic, and social differences.
Introduces a wide range of techniques in writing fiction, poetry, drama, and literary nonfiction. Students will generate original material and study texts by published authors. Emphasis is placed on workshops in which students review one another’s work.
Explores a wide variety of non-fiction writing genres, including personal profile, journalism, criticism, and more. Students build their reading, writing, and researching skills while also reinforcing the fundamental concepts and current developments associated with the areas of their respective majors.
Introduces the study of narrative fiction, with particular emphasis on the short story and novel. Literary works will represent a broad range of cultural perspectives and historical eras. By means of analyzing and interpreting a variety of works, students enhance their creative, interpretative, and critical thinking skills.
Introduces students to the techniques of objective reporting on scientific and technical material. Topics covered include research techniques, information design, principles of technical exposition, effective use of graphics, study of language uses, preparation and presentation of oral reports, writing samples and principles of various technical reports including manuals, proposals, and abstracts.