Initial student placement in developmental courses is based on the college’s placement testing policies and procedures. Students should begin developmental course work at the appropriate level indicated by the college’s placement test.

ENG 080  Writing Foundations

This course introduces the writing process and stresses effective sentences. Emphasis is on applying the conventions of written English as well as 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. Students are introduced to the standard essay form. This course does not satisfy the developmental reading and writing prerequisite for ENG 111.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 2

Semester Hours Credit: 4

Prerequisite: ENG 070

Corequisite: None

ENG 090  Composition Strategies

This course provides practice in the writing process and stresses effective paragraphs. Emphasis is on learning and applying the conventions of standard written English in developing paragraphs within the essay. Upon completion, students should be able to compose a variety of paragraphs and a unified, coherent essay. Students write essays responding to assigned readings and using different rhetorical modes. This course satisfies the developmental writing prerequisite for ENG 111.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisite: ENG 080

Corequisite: ENG 090A

ENG 090A  Composition Strategies Lab

This writing lab is designed for practicing the skills introduced in ENG 090. Emphasis is on learning and applying the conventions of standard written English in developing paragraphs within the essay. Upon completion, students should be able to compose a variety of paragraphs and a unified, coherent essay.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 0; Lab, 2

Semester Hours Credit: 1

Prerequisite: ENG 080

Corequisite: ENG 090

ENG 095  Reading and Composition Strategies

This course uses whole language to strengthen proficiency in reading and writing for college. Emphasis is 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. Some sections may be discipline specific. This course integrates ENG 090 and RED 090. This course satisfies the developmental reading and writing prerequisites for ENG 111.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 5; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 5

Prerequisites: ENG 080 and RED 080

Corequisite: ENG 095A

ENG 095A Reading and Composition Strategies Lab

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 0; Lab, 2

Semester Hours Credit: 1

Prerequisites: ENG 080 and RED 080

Corequisite: ENG 095

ENG 111  Expository Writing

This is the required first course in a series of two designed to develop the ability to produce clear expository prose. Emphasis is on the writing process, including audience analysis, topic selection, thesis support and development, editing, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English. Students should also be able to respond critically to readings and demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of research and documentation. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for the general education core requirement in English composition.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisites: ENG 090 and RED 090, or ENG 095 or satisfactory score on placement test

Corequisite: None

ENG 112  Argument-Based Research

This is the second required English composition course for technical/vocational programs. This course introduces research techniques, documentation styles, and argumentative strategies. Emphasis is on analyzing data and incorporating research findings into documented argumentative essays and research projects. Upon completion, students should be able to summarize, paraphrase, interpret, and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources using standard research format and style. Students should also be able to present material orally in a clear and logical format. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for the general education core requirement in English composition.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisite: ENG 111

Corequisite: None

ENG 113  Literature-Based Research

This is the second required English composition course for university transfer programs. This course expands the concepts developed in ENG 111 by focusing on writing that involves literature-based research and documentation. Emphasis is on critical reading and thinking as well as the analysis and interpretation of prose, poetry, and drama, including plot, characterization, theme, and cultural context. Upon completion, students should be able to construct mechanically-sound, documented essays and research papers that analyze and respond to literary works. Students should also be able to present material orally in a clear and logical format. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for the general education core requirement in English composition.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisite: ENG 111

Corequisite: None