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Course Descriptions: ENG 088: English 088 is a developmental writing course required of students, whose scores on the ASSET or COMPASS Writing Test indicate that skills need to be learned before they enroll in English 093. Students will learn several sentence patterns, some grammatical and mechanical skills, and various methods for developing and organizing paragraphs. Supplemental laboratory work and conferences will be required. Students must earn a grade of S (Satisfactory) before enrolling in English 093. English 093: This course is intended for students whose placement scores indicate the need for instruction or review in order for them to write acceptable college compositions in English 131. Various methods such as lectures, group discussions, textbook exercises, peer review, conferences, and lab work will be used to help students improve their expository writing and study skills. To facilitate mastery of writing, students will receive study skills instruction. This course does not substitute for English 131,132, or 135. Students must earn a grade of S (satisfactory) before enrolling in English 131. ENG 131: English 131 is the first college-level composition course in a two-semester sequence, emphasizing critical reading, critical thinking, and critical writing skills. Through readings students will explore various topics and various types of writing. Through essays, written in and out of class, students will demonstrate the development of a clear main idea through well- organized supporting material, written in correct, effective English. To meet the above goals, a writing assignment integrating analysis and summary of an article and a persuasive paper incorporating limited outside information will be included. ENG 131 (Honors): English 131(Honors) is the first college-level composition course in a two-semester sequence, emphasizing critical reading, critical thinking, and critical writing skills. Through readings students will explore various topics and various types of writing. Through essays, written in and out of class, students will demonstrate the development of a clear main idea through well- organized supporting material, written in correct, effective English. To meet the above goals, a writing assignment integrating analysis and summary of an article and a persuasive paper incorporating limited outside information will be included. This assignment will focus on a theme related to the Honors Colloquium topic. ENG 132: English 132 is the second course in the two-semester college-level reading and writing sequence that begins with English 131. The course further instructs students in the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills required at four-year colleges and universities and in the workforce. Students will learn how to select, evaluate, analyze, synthesize, reference, and document source material, including a variety of literary works that explore diverse themes and cultural perspectives. Students will then use the source material to complete a college-level research paper. Pre-requisite: A grade of C- or better in English 131. ENG 132 (Honors): English 132 (Honors) is the second course in the two-semester college-level reading and writing sequence that begins with English 131. The course further instructs students in the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills required at four-year colleges and universities and in the workforce. Students will learn how to select, evaluate, analyze, synthesize, reference, and document source material, including a variety of literary works that explore diverse themes and cultural perspectives relating to the Honors Colloquium topic. Students will then use the source material to complete a college-level research paper. Pre-requisite: A grade of C- or better in English 131. English 135: The second college-level writing course for students in Career Education programs and others interested in professional communication. Students design communications for the kinds of audiences they will address as professionals. They write resumes, letters, memos, short reports, instructional documents, proposals, and an extensive, research-based documented report. Pre-requisite: A grade of C- or better in English 131.
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