83 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 001English Skills Support
This course is designed to supplement the skills introduced in ENG-111 with emphasis placed on the editing and revision components of the writing process. Topics include concepts, skills, writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process, and effective use of rhetorical strategies, with emphasis placed on the editing and revision components of the writing process. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English.
This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational English content in specific areas and will include developing a growth mindset. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in college-level English. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in their gateway level English courses by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
Designed to provide the student with basic grammar concepts including parts of speech, punctuation, and capitalization. Student ACT ASSET test scores will determine enrollment. (F,W,Sp,Su)
Writing as a process, students will write expressive and academic paragraphs and multiparagraph papers. Using sentence-combining and practice exercises, students will craft a variety of sentence structures and improve their use of mechanics. Personalized assignments may be given to meet individual writing needs. Stuent ACT ASSET test scores will determine enrollment in this class. (F,W,Sp,Su)
Designed to provide the student with basic grammar concepts including parts ot speech, punctuation, and capitalization. Student test scores will determine enroll- ment. (F,W,Sp,Su)
Designed to aid the student in achieving correct and effective self-expression in writing through emphasis on mechanics. Through an introduction to com- position, style, and technique, patterns of development such as argumenta- tive, expository, narrative, and descriptive will be taught. Oral assignments will be included with subjective composition assignments. Student ACT AS- SET test scores will determine enrollment in this class. (F,W,Sp,Su)
A developmental approach to English grammar designed for the student who needs a comprehensive review of the basics. It includes such components as capitalization, spelling, subject/verb agreement, and pronoun/antecedent agree- ment. All instruction is competency-based and non-competitive.
Designed to incorporate the skills of ENG 0101 and ENG 0102 into the prepa- ration of various kinds of written reports. In addition to the writing components, the course will include a detailed study of research materials and the Library of Congress cataloging system. A unit on the basics of business letter writing will conclude with the preparation of a resume and application letter. Units on com- mon abbreviations and trade journal characteristics will be included. Unless otherwise noted, the style for documentation in preparing research reports will be MLA (Modern Language Association).
A survey of American literature designed to provide students with the foundation necessary to write critical papers and to interpret prose and poetry. A research paper will be required. (F,W,Sp)
This course is designed to support students in the development of skills necessary for success in ENG 111 by complementing, supporting, and reinforcing ENG 111 Student Learning Outcomes. Emphasis is placed on developing a growth mindset, expanding skills for use in active reading and writing processes, recognizing organizational relationships within texts from a variety of genres and formats, and employing appropriate technology when reading and composing texts. Upon completion, students should be able to apply active reading strategies to college-level texts and produce unified, well- developed writing using standard written English.
A mini course which covers principles to develop effective meeting skills and understanding of the rules and procedures of parliamentary procedures, the four classes of motions and their order of precedence, placing and voting on motions before the meeting, parliamentary procedure terminology, and the power of the chair.
Designed to provide the student with a knowledge of varied report styles, including business letter writing and memo drafting. A unit on library usage for research data is included. Emphasis is placed on a completed stylistically acceptable report that is professional in appearance, tone, and content. (W,Sp,Su) 207
Designed to promote effective professional communication through correct lan- guage usage in writing and speaking. Course will include resume writing, business letter writing, interviewing, and other job-related skills. (W)
Designed to detail the preparation of business letters and memos by prepanng written communications to respond to a variety of situations. Course content will include proofreading, business vocabulary, spelling, and current events topics relevant to local, national, and international business. Emphasis throughout the course is “mailability.” ’(W,Su) dit 3 3 0)
This course is designed to assist the student in the area of effective communication through oral presentation and written correspondence. Emphasis is placed on correct letter and memo preparation, editing, job finding skills, and oral communi- cations. (F)
ENG 0101, ENG 0102, ENG 0203 or permission of instructor.
ENG 0210Children s Literature ^f J ^ /
Designed to familiarize student with authors and illustrators of children s books/ stories and to provide background necessary to evaluate the quality of books for children. Course content includes oral reading, awareness of awards for children’s literature, and buying procedures. In addition to reading a sampling of books, students will write and sketch a children’s book. (Sp) 142
ENG 0212American Literature of the Romantic Period Credit
Important writers and ideas of the period of American romanticism, from Irving through Whitman, including such authors as Poe, Emerson, Thoreau, Haw- thorne, Melville.
Introduction to the nature of folklore. Emphasis on literary folklore, including myths, legends, ballads, songs, tall tales, hero tales and ghost stories.
Survey of American Indian literature, ranging from the oral tradition to the poems and novels of contemporary writers (including such writers as N. Scott Momaday, James Welch, and Leslie M. Silko).
This course introduces modern fiction through studying the work of eight to ten major writers from various nationalities. In addition to surveying the cultural and biographical background of each writer, the course includes a critical study of one of the writer’s representative works.
A course designed for students to improve voice production and vocal expressive- ness. Activities will improve clarity, articulation, rate, and overall diction.
This course introduces the student to the ancient art of storytelling and the oral tradition of folk literature. Topics to be explored include the history of storytelling, its value and purpose, techniques of the storyteller, and methods of collecting verbal art.
This course provides the skills necessary for success in college English courses. Topics include reading and writing processes and strategies, such as critical thinking, text analysis, idea development, and application of writing conventions. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze readings and produce unified, coherent, well-developed paragraphs and essays using appropriate document design and standard written English while developing positive academic habits, learning strategies, and a growth mindset.
A thorough coverage of McGraw-Hill Publishers THE GREGG REFERENCE MANUAL, the style authority adopted by the college. The manual contains spelling, vocabulary, grammar review, letter make-up, use of numbers, homonyms, abbreviations, etc.
Designed to provide an overview of film history, emphasizing the film clas- sics and why they are considered "favorites." Course content will include study of film theory (realism, escapism, entertainment philosophy, etc.) and film mechanics (cinematography, editing, music, writing, narration, etc.). A unit on film criticism will involve reviewing movies. (On Request)
This course provides academic support for the successful completion of gateway English courses by supplementing and reinforcing classroom instruction. Emphasis is placed on developing a growth mindset, expanding skills in active reading and writing processes, applying editing and revision strategies, exercising standard writing conventions through contextualized instruction, and ethically using appropriate technology when reading and writing. Upon completion, students should be able to apply active reading strategies to college-level texts and produce unified, well-developed essays using standard written English.
This course is designed to improve conversational skills. Emphasis is placed on practice using fluent standard spoken English. Upon completion, students should be able to converse comfortably in a variety of situations. This course does not satisfy the developmental reading and writing prerequisite for ENG 111 or ENG 111 A.
ENG 070Basic Language Skills Class Lab Experience Credit3
This course introduces the fundamentals of standard written English. Emphasis is placed on effective word choice, recognition of sentences and sentence parts, and basic usage. Upon completion, students should be able to generate sentences that clearly express ideas.
ENG 075Reading & Language Essentials Class Lab Experience Credit5
This course uses whole language to develop proficiency in basic reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on increasing vocabulary, developing comprehension skills, and improving grammar. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and create grammatically and syntactically correct sentences.
ENG 080Writing Foundations Class Lab Experience Credit4
This course introduces the writing process and stresses effective sentences. Emphasis is placed on applying the conventions of written English, reflecting standard usage and mechanics in structuring a variety of sentences. Upon completion, students should be able to write correct sentences and a unified, coherent paragraph.
ENG 085Reading & Writing Foundations Class Lab Experience Credit5
This course uses whole language to develop proficiency in reading and writing for college. Emphasis is placed on applying analytical and critical reading skills to a variety of texts and on introducing the writing process. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and use various patterns of text organization and compose effective paragraphs. This course integrates ENG 080 and RED 080. 295
ENG 095Reading & Comp Strategies Class Lab Experience Credit5
This course uses whole language to strengthen proficiency in reading and writing for college. Emphasis is placed on applying critical reading skills to narrative and expository texts and on using the writing process. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend, analyze, and evaluate college texts and to compose essays in preparation for college writing.
, This course is designed to enhance reading and writing skills for the workplace. Emphasis is placed on technical reading, job-related vocabulary, sentence writing, punctuation, and spelling. Upon completion, students should be able to identify main ideas with supporting details and produce mechanically correct short writings appropriate to the workplace.
A developmental grammar course designed for renewal of the basics. It includes such components as capitalization, spelling. subject-verb agreement, and pronoun-antecedent agreement. All instruction is self paced and non-competi- tive.
Designed to aid the student in the improvement of self-expression in business and technical composition. Emphasis is on the sentence. paragraph and whole composition. Correct word usage and punctuation is also covered. 103
The fundamentals of English are utilized as a background for the organization and techniques of modern report writing. Exercises in developing typical reports, using writing techniques and graphic devices, are completed by the students. Practical application in the preparation of a full-length report is required of each student at the end of the term. This report must have to do with something in the student’s curriculum.
Designed to improve the student’s ability to read rapidly and accurately. Special machines are used for class drill to broaden the span of recognition, to increase eye coordination and word group recognition, and to train for comprehension in larger units. 141
Emphasis on practical grammar including elements as capitalization, possessives, agreement of subject and verb, pronoun usage, word choice, sentence structure, and spelling.
ENG 1104Communication Skills for Nurses Credit 2 (2-0-0)
Designed to include general medical vocabulary and an introduction to medical news through awareness of medical information in newspapers and magazines. 104
Credit 3 (3-0-0) Designed to develop research skills and use of informational sources as well as reviewing standard writing skills (punctuation, word usage and sentence struc- ture).
ENG 1106Communication Skills For Nurses Credit 3 (3-0-0)
Designed to promote effective communication through correct language usage in speaking and writing, with emphasis on writing business letters and Giving oral ex- planation.
This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English.
This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation styles, and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas and incorporating research findings into documented writing and research projects. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources using documentation appropriate to various disciplines.
This course, the second in a series of two, is designed to teach professional communication skills. Emphasis is placed on research, listening, critical reading and thinking, analysis, interpretation, and design used in oral and written presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to work individually and collaboratively to produce well-designed business and professional written and oral presentations.
ENG 115Oral Communication Class Lab Experience Credit3
This course introduces the basic principles of oral communication in both small group and public settings. Emphasis is placed on the components of the communication process, group decision-making, and public address. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the principles of effective oral communication in small group and public settings.
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to practice the art of creative writing. Emphasis is placed on writing, fiction, poetry, and sketches. Upon completion, students should be able to craft and critique their own writing and critique the writing of others.
ENG 132Introduction to Drama Class Lab Experience Credit3
This course provides intensive study of drama as a literary form, based on close reading of representative texts. Emphasis is placed on the development and analysis of drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and discuss the distinguishing features of drama. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ENG 134Introduction to Poetry Class Lab Experience Credit3
This course provides intensive study of the poem as a literary form, based on close reading of representative texts. Emphasis is placed on the development and analysis of poetry. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and discuss the distinguishing features of poetry. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. 297
A concentrated effort to improve one’s ability to comprehend what is read by reading more rapidly and accurately. Reading faults of the individual are analyzed for improvement, anc) principles of vocabulary building are stressed. Library skills are included, as well as a unij on reading a newspaper. Students are exposed to a variety of reading materials.
Includes sentence structure, punctuation, easily confused words, introductory research skills, and difficult subject-verb agreements, verb tenses, pronoun cases, and adjective/adverb comparison. A vocabulary and spelling list especially for college enrollees will be included.
A study of basic concepts and principles of oral communications to enable the student to communicate with others. Emphasis is placed on the speaker’s at- titude, improving diction, voice, and the application of particular techniques of theory to correct speaking habits and to produce effective and oral presentation. Particular attention is given to conducting meetings, conferences, and interviews.
Develops skills in business letter writing by detailing approaches to various types of letters. Included are units on proofreading, conducting business meetings, business vocabulary, memo drafting, and review of oral presentations pro- cedures.
Designed to familiarize students with the well-known authors and illustrators of children’s literature and to introduce them to the best quality books for young people. Stress is also placed on the use of these materials with the children in order to obtain maximum pleasure and learning.
This course covers selected works in American literature from its beginnings to 1865. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.
This course covers selected works in American literature from 1865 to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.
This course covers selected works in British literature from its beginnings to the Romantic Period. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.
This course covers selected works in British literature from the Romantic Period to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.
A thorough coverage of McGraw-Hill Publishers The Gregg Reference Manual the style authority adopted by the college. The manual contains spelling. vocabulary, grammar review, letter make-up, use of numbers, homonyms, ab- breviations, etc.
This course provides a survey of selected European works from the Classical period through the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works.
ENG 272Southern Literature Class Lab Experience Credit3
This course provides an analytical study of the works of several Southern authors. Emphasis is placed on the historical and cultural contexts, themes, aesthetic features of individual works, and biographical backgrounds of the authors. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and discuss selected works. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a pre- major and/or elective course requirement.
