EN 095 Intermediate Reading (3)*

This course focuses on comprehension, critical reading, and critical thinking skills. The course examines main ideas, supporting details, transitions, and paraphrasing. Topics include: fact and opinion, author's purpose and tone, patterns of organization, critical thinking, inference, and argument. (Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters)
*Institutional credit only

This course emphasizes sentence structure, paragraph development and the basic elements of composition. Students are assigned to this class according to performance on the College Placement Test. (Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters)
*Institutional credit only

The course seeks to aid the communication process by developing the ability to write clear, concise, expository prose, with emphasis on pre-writing and revision. It stresses critical reading and assists the student in finding a voice and an audience. A research paper is required, thus techniques of writing a formal research paper are reviewed Required of all freshmen. (Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters) Prerequisite: Students will be required to achieve a satisfactory score on the Placement Writing Sample or successfully complete EN 099.

A study of the basic elements of short fiction, poetry, drama, and essays. By exploring form and design in the arts, this course provides opportunities for students to discover inter-relatedness of theme and type, to develop critical analysis skills, and to make connections with elements in other disciplines. Critical reading and analysis papers are required. (Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters) Prerequisite: EN 101

A survey course focusing on selected classics of the literature from Eastern, Western, and African cultures. Selections include works from ancient, medieval, and modern societies. The goal of this course is to enable students to understand the similarities that surround the human condition and to appreciate the differences evidenced in each culture's response to the complexities of human life. (Offered as needed)

Prerequisite:  EN 101

An opportunity to develop the art of communicating with ease in business and professional situations. Students will examine the relationship of speaker and audience, noting techniques of effective communication. This course will focus on multicultural verbal and nonverbal skills. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

An introduction to the qualities of style, theme, and illustrations demonstrated in the finest children’s literature. Throughout the semester students will read and evaluate a variety of stories, fantasies, tales, and poetry written by past and current writers of literature focusing on children's needs, interests, and concerns. This course includes authors and illustrators from various cultures and ethnic groups.  Current issues relating to children and book selection will be explored.

The study and exploration of writings that have contributed significantly to the unique quality of American literature. Well known poems, stories, and other selections as well as lesser known works will be examined. (Offered as needed) Prerequisite:  EN 101

The study and appreciation of poetry through a consideration of poetry as an art form. This course examines poetic techniques, themes, and symbolic language through a study of selected works. (Offered as needed)  Prerequisite: EN 101

An examination of a cross-section of short fiction by both American and inter-continental authors. Cultural connections, themes, and principles basic to the structure of short story will be explored. (Offered as needed) Prerequisite:  EN 101

The study of drama through a variety of plays to the conventions of drama and drama’s role in reflecting the human situation. Focus is on connections within and beyond cultural differences. (Offered as needed) Prerequisite:  EN 101

An investigation and focus on elements of film literature such as theme, character development, plot structure, narration, point of view, and purpose. (Offered as needed) Prerequisite:  EN 101

An opportunity for the student to experience the process of imaging and creating various forms of prose and poetry with emphasis on original works. (Offered as needed) Prerequisite:  EN 101

Study of a more advanced nature based on previous English course work, developed and applied by individual students on a tutorial basis. Plans must be approved by the Academic Dean. (Offered as needed)