English (ENGL)

This learning support course provides corequisite support in reading and writing for students enrolled in ENGL 1101 English Composition I. Topics will parallel those being studied in ENGL 1101 and the course will provide support for the essential reading and writing skills needed to be successful in ENGL 1101. Taken with ENGL 1101, this is a composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.

A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation. Also includes introductory use of a variety of research skills. Students must earn a grade of C or better to receive degree credit for this course.

A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, emphasizes interpretation and evaluation and incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.

A survey of Western culture as reflected in significant drama from the Renaissance to the present. Plays are studied in terms of style, content, theme and theatrical conventions. Consideration is given to each play as a product of its age and its overall place in the dramatic canon. Watching productions of some of the plays--on video or in live performance--supplements the reading.

A survey of important works of world literature.

A survey of important works of world literature from ancient times through the mid-seventeenth century.

A survey of important works of world literature from the mid-seventeenth century to the present.

A study of the craft of creative writing, emphasizing technical proficiency; modes of writing; methods of development; the elements of fiction, poetry or drama; concepts of aesthetics; and submission procedures. The cultivation of a clear analytical view of the human situation and the refinement of expressive language skills makes this course valuable for students who never expect to publish their creative efforts but still wish to understand themselves and their world more perfectly.

Stresses continuing development of the craft of creative writing with greater focus on techniques, editing and revision and the study of work by contemporary writers.

A survey of important works of British literature.

A survey of important works of British literature from the Old English period through the neoclassical age.

A survey of important works of British literature from the Romantic era to the present.

A survey of important works of American literature.

A survey of American literature from the pre-colonial age to the mid-nineteenth century.

A survey of American literature from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.

A survey of Latino literature from the 16th century to the present, including writing from Chicano, Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Dominican-American traditions, as well as from other Spanish-speaking countries.

Survey of important works of African American literature.

This course will introduce students to basic ethical and rhetorical concepts that govern a multitude of professional and technical situations. Highlighting the importance of the writing process, this course will concentrate on the fundamentals within professional writing communities in order to train students in effective and persuasive communication. Students will gain intensive practice in composing powerful audience-driven documents such as letters, memos, and job application materials, as well as instructions and formal reports. Covering a wide range of business principles- from gathering data through primary and secondary research to the planning and organizing of workplace genre sets- this course provides practical advice regarding the professional standards that students will encounter in their future careers. Moreover, students will learn to craft effective presentations supported with appropriate documentary and visual aids as they collaborate on technical research and reporting projects with peers.