ENGL (English)

Courses by subject area

ESL COURSES: SPCH 1120,

ENGL 1070, 1080, 1090, 0312, 1300

READING: ENGL 0700, 0850, 0890, 1000

WRITING: ENGL 0250, 1005, 1010, 2010, 2015, 1310, 1400, 1410, 1430, 2100

LITERATURE: ENGL 1200, 1020, 2020, 1030, 2030, 1040, 2040, 2050, 1210, 1220, 1230, 1240, 1250, 1260, 1270, 1280, 1290, 1360, 1370, 2200, 2230

ENGL 0250 - Compensatory Writing Skills - 3 In-House Credits*

This writing course is for students who need to learn and/or review paragraph form and basic sentence skills: parts of speech, punctuation, capitalization and sentence formation. By writing paragraphs, students will demonstrate their ability to plan organize and express ideas effectively and in grammatically correct sentences. (3 in-house credits, not for graduation) (Prerequisite: English Placement Exam) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 0312 - English as a Second Language: Reading I - 3 In-House Credits*

This course is designed to improve the vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension of students speaking English as a second language. The content includes such college reading skills as developing word knowledge, identifying main ideas, locating important details and applying basic study strategies. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1080 with grade of “C” or better.

ENGL 0700 - Essential Reading Skills - 3 In-House Credits*

This course is for students who need to build a foundation for college reading by mastering the skills that underlie successful reading. Instruction focuses on vocabulary development, word analysis, reading rate and accuracy, as well as literal reading comprehension. (Prerequisite: Appropriate test score or permission of instructor.) Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 1 hour

ENGL 0850 - Basic College Reading - 3 In-House Credits*

This course teaches the reading skills essential for success in college and everyday life. It focuses on the strategies needed for developing vocabulary, as well as strategies for improving comprehension and retention of college textbook material. In addition, a novel is required reading. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 0700, appropriate test score or permission of instructor.) Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 1 hour

ENGL 0890 - Critical Reading for College Success - 3 In-House Credits*

In this course the student develops reading and thinking skills that are essential for college and workplace success. Focus is on building an enhanced vocabulary, as well as examining author’s purpose and point of view, drawing inferences and applying advanced comprehension strategies. In addition, a work of nonfiction is required reading. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 0850, appropriate test score or permission of instructor.) Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 1 hour

ENGL 1000 – Seminar on Student Success - 1 Credit

Students will learn information and skills critical to improving their success in college. Course format encourages active, cooperative learning. Students are provided an overview of study skills, institutional resources, communication skills, wellness issues, career planning and decision-making. Students will process and apply information to their academic and personal lives. Lecture: 1 hour

English 1005- College Writing - 3 credits

This course focuses on the writing process: planning organizing, developing, drafting and revising. Course activities begin with paragraphs and progress to essays and include research documentation assignments. (Prerequisite: English placement exam or successful completion of 0250). Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1010 - Composition I - 3 Credits

Note: Composition I is recommended for all first-year students and required for many, depending on curriculum.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to write fluent, accurate and effective essays, including research and documentation assignments. (Prerequisite: English placement exam or at least a C in ENGL 1005.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1020 - 19th Century American Literature - 3 Credits

This survey course examines American writers of the nineteenth century, including consideration of its cultural and historical contexts. (Meets Literature elective and English concentration requirements.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1030 - British Literature I - 3 Credits

This survey course in British literature from early Anglo-Saxon times to the eighteenth century examines selected works in various genres in light of their historical and cultural contexts. (Meets Literature elective and English concentration requirements.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1040 - World Literature to 16th Century - 3 Credits

This course examines literature in translation of the Ancient World, Middle Ages and Renaissance as a basis for understanding literature as an art and a reflection of its times, the humanities and the modern world. (Meets Literature elective and English concentration requirements.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1070 - English as a Second Language I - 6 Credits

This course is the first in the sequence of academic English-as-a-Second Language offerings at the college. It is designed for students who are pursuing academic studies at the college level. Prior knowledge of the English language is necessary. Grammar and sentence building in English are studied with sequential emphasis placed on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Outcomes of this course include ability to form several complete sentences regarding one topic. Students who have successfully completed this course will then take ENGL 1080. (Prerequisite: Recommendation following ESL placement testing.) Lecture: 6 hours

ENGL 1080 - English as a Second Language II - 6 Credits

This course is a continuation of ENGL 1070 and is also designed for students pursuing academic studies at the college level. Listening and speaking continue to be areas of second language practice, with more emphasis on reading and writing skills. As an outcome, students will be able to form a coherent paragraph of eight to ten sentences. Students who have successfully completed this course will then take ENGL 1090. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 1070 or recommendation following ESL placement testing.) Lecture: 6 hours

ENGL 1090 - Paragraph Writing in English as a Second Language - 6 Credits

This course is designed to increase the writing performance of students of English as a Second Language. It will emphasize the writing process and advanced grammar as students progress from generating acceptable sentences to combining sentences to form paragraphs. In addition, students will be able to form a multiple-paragraph essay as an outcome of the course. Students who have successfully completed this course will then take ENGL 1300. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 1080 or recommendation following ESL placement testing.) Lecture: 6 hours

ENGL 1200 - Introduction to Literature - 3 Credits

This course examines a variety of literary genres (prose, fiction, poetry and drama) as expressions of the human desire to communicate philosophy, experience and attitudes to others. The best examples of literature found in former and modern times are the basis for studying methods of reading, analyzing and evaluating forms of verbal expression. (Meets Literature requirement and English concentration requirement.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1210 - The Film as Literature I - 3 Credits

This introduction to the film studies a variety of classic motion pictures from the past 50 years to acquaint students with their value as literary and cinematic art. Viewings, readings from scenarios and scripts and critical essays provide material for discussion and written work. (Meets Literature requirement and English concentration requirement.) (Prerequisite: None is required, though a general introductory literature course, such as Introduction to Literature [ENGL 1040 and ENGL 2040] is recommended.) Lecture: 2 hours, Viewing: 2 hours

ENGL 1220 - Introduction to Poetry - 3 Credits

The purpose of this course is to deepen students’ engagement with the metaphorical nature of language through understanding and enjoyment of poetry. (Meets Literature requirement) (Prerequisite: None is required, though a general introductory literature course such as Introduction to Literature [ENGL 1200] or World Literature [ENGL 1040 and 2040] is recommended.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1230 - Modern Literature - 3 Credits

This one-semester survey course reviews significant literature, both fiction and nonfiction, from the 20th century to the present. Emphasis is on broadness of understanding and ability to interpret and evaluate. (Meets Literature requirement and English concentration requirement.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1240 - Readings in the Novel - 3 Credits

Several novels, significant in the time of their appearance as well as in retrospect, are read to develop students’ understanding of their place in the genre as mirrors of their times and as social and political forces. (Meets Literature requirement and English concentration requirement.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1250 - Readings in the Short Story - 3 Credits

The development of the short story as a literary form, together with significant samples, are presented and discussed. (Meets Literature requirement and English concentration requirement.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1260 - Reading in Shakespeare - 3 Credits

Several plays by Shakespeare are analyzed in order to develop students’ understanding of various critical viewpoints, historical background and dramatic content. Plays are selected from the comedies, tragedies, histories’ and romances. (Meets Literature requirement) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1270 - Contemporary Drama - 3 Credits

This course includes plays from Ibsen to the present. Emphasis is on changing approaches to theater as well as the social, cultural and philosophical implications in the representative plays. (Meets Literature requirement and English concentration requirement.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1280 - Dramatic Literature - 3 Credits

This is a course in which historic and dramatic trends are viewed, including literary forms, the most important playwrights and socio-political effects on the dramatic literature of differing periods. (Meets Literature requirement and English concentration requirement.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1290 - Black American Literature I - 3 Credits

The representative poetry, fiction and essays of major Black American writers are studied for their literary, sociological and historical impact. (Meets Literature requirement and English concentration requirement.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1300 - Composition I for Speakers of English as a Second Language - 3 Credits

This course has the same purpose as ENGL 1010. Students perfect their academic writing skills through a sequence of essay assignments, including a research project, with emphasis on rhetorical and grammatical issues particular to ESL. Students completing this course may take ENGL 1010 as a follow-up course for elective credit as recommended by the instructor. (Prerequisite: ENGL 1090 or faculty recommendation following ESL placement testing.) Lecture: 1 hour, Lab: 2 hours

ENGL 1310 - Writing for Performance - 3 Credits

This is an introductory survey course of the writing techniques and skills for theatre, film and television. Students study format, characterization, scene construction, dialogue, narrative and basic structure of those media. Analysis of plays, screenplays, documentaries, industrials and commercials are included. Students’ scripts are read and analyzed. (Meets Literature requirement and English concentration requirement.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1360 - Science Fiction - 3 Credits

This course involves reading and analyzing various science-fiction novels and short stories produced in the 20th century. Emphasis is on understanding the influence science has had on modern life and how that influence has been shown in literature. (Meets Literature requirement and English concentration requirement.) Lecture: 3 hour

ENGL 1370 - Literature of Imagination and Fantasy - 3 Credits

This course examines fantasy as a literary form that broadens the reader’s understanding of what literature is and what it does. The course shows how fantasy exploits the fundamentals of literature to suggest unusual and innovative ways of looking at the world. (Meets Literature requirement and English concentration requirement.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1400 - Business Writing for Office Professionals - 3 Credits

Note: This course is for Administrative Office Technology program students ONLY.

This one-semester course includes a concentrated review of grammar and punctuation; correspondence (letters and memos); philosophy, psychology and standards in business communication; and brief exposure to informal and formal reports. Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1410 - Business Writing - 3 Credits

This one-semester course l includes philosophy, psychology and standards in business communication; written correspondence (letters and memos); and informal and formal report writing. (Prerequisite: None, although ENGL 1005 or ENGL 1010 is strongly recommended.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 1430 - Creative Writing - 3 Credits

This course is an introduction to the craft of writing in its various forms including the personal essay, fiction, poetry and drama. Students produce work in these genres and develop critical objectivity through analysis of their creations as well as those of their classmates and published writers. (Meets Literature requirement and English concentration requirement.) (Prerequisite: ENGL 1010. However, ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2015, is also recommended.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 2010 - Composition II - 3 Credits

This course is an extension of Composition I (ENGL 1010). While in Composition I the emphasis is upon short expositional pieces, students of Composition II concentrate on development of the central idea in writing essays and, wherever appropriate, in descriptive and narrative prose. Course work includes writing at least one paper based on reading and research. Literature of an appropriate type is read and analyzed in terms of rhetorical statement, structure and device. (Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with a grade of “C” or better or a comparable basic level college course in rhetoric.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 2015 - Composition II for Liberal Arts - 3 Credits

Continuing Composition I (ENGL 1010) for students of liberal arts, this course is concerned with writing about ideas generated by books and articles. The aim of Composition II for Liberal Arts is to produce fully developed essays based on reading and research such as would be assigned in liberal arts courses in any college. A research paper or a series of short source papers, some on the same subject, is the major requirement of the course. (Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with a grade of “C” or better or a comparable basic level college course in rhetoric.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 2020 - 20th-Century American Literature - 3 Credits

This course considers in-depth major American writers of the 20th-century. (Meets Literature requirement and English concentration requirement.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 2030 - British Literature II - 3 Credits

The second half of a two-semester sequence, this course explores British Literature from the time of Sheridan to the present. (Meets Literature requirement and English concentration requirement.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 2040 - World Literature from 16th Century - 3 Credits

This course continues the presentation of works of major authors of the world. The selections studied range from works of authors from the time of the Renaissance to the present. (World Literature to the 16th Century, ENGL 1040, is not necessarily a prerequisite for this course.) (Meets Literature requirement and English concentration requirement.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 2050 - Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism - 3 Credits

Although open to all, this course is particularly designed for English concentration students to deepen skills in critical thinking and writing about all genres of literature. Focus is placed on close textural reading, using approriate literary terminology and applying various methodologies to analyze literature. In addition to class discussion and collaborative activities, students will engage in literary research and MLA style documentation. Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and any 1000-level literature course. Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 2100 - Technical Writing - 3 Credits

This course focuses on producing concise, clear, credible and objective reports, letters, memorada and related workplace writing, including apprpriately documented research. The course promotes writing that demonstrates and awareness of the reader. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is strongly recommended. (Prerequisite: Placement in Composition I or completion of College Writing with a grade of “C” or better.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 2200 - Children’s Literature - 3 Credits

This one-semester course introduces the student to the range of children’s literature from early folklore to current selections. Students read widely to develop discrimination in the selection of books for children of pre-kindergarten through eighth grade school levels, as well as develop the ability to interpret criteria and evaluate the different genres of literature suited for children. (Meets Literature elective and English concentration requirement.) Lecture: 3 hours

ENGL 2230 - Contemporary Literature of the Past Decade - 3 Credits

This course examines significant works of the last decade, both fiction and nonfiction. Selection is made from poets, novelists, essayists and the literature of the performing arts. (Meets Literature requirement and English concentration requirement.) Lecture: 3 hours