This course takes students from paragraph writing and revising through an introduction to rhetorical models. The focus is on sentence writing, including topic sentences, grammar review, idiomatic expression, and usage. Prerequisite: 0700 placement (4 credits) fall, spring

This course is a continuation of English as a Second Language I. Students will read literature as the basis of continuing development of English comprehension skills and write expository essays. The course will also introduce students to the research process and implementing MLA style documentation. Prerequisite: 0700 placement and ENGL0700; or 0800 placement (4 credits) fall, spring

This English language skills course is designed to provide additional support to non-native speakers based on their final grade in ENGL080. It will continue building on learned rhetorical modes while focusing on sentence and paragraph structure. Students will analyze content and grammar errors to improve fluency. Prerequisite: ENGL0800 - required for ENGL0800 grade of C- or lower (1 credit) fall, spring, summer

This course promotes basic English language skills and writing practice in which less than adequately prepared students may upgrade their readiness for college-level study through improved reading, writing, speaking and listening. Prerequisite: 0900 placement (4 credits) fall

A short review of English basics is provided. Emphasis is on writing coherent paragraphs and short essays, basic rhetorical strategies and techniques of rewriting and editing. Prerequisite: 4 units of high school English (3 credits)

An introduction to college-level academic writing and research. Instruction focuses on critical reading and analysis, composing and revising strategies, writing for varied rhetorical purposes, critical thinking, information literacy, and writing from sources. Prerequisite: 1100 placement; or 0900 placement and ENGL0900; or 0800 placement and ENGL0800; or 0700 placement and ENGL0700 and ENGL0800 with a grade of C or higher; or 0700 placement and ENGL0700 and ENGL0800 with a grade of C- or lower and ENGL0850 (4 credits) fall, spring, summer

This course introduces students to the study of literature and literary themes in the genres of short story, poetry, drama, and novel. While the emphasis is on critical reading and thinking, the course also encourages the continued development of effective writing skills through frequent writing assignments. Prerequisite: ENGL1050 (3 credits)

A sequel to English I (ENGL1100) in which students will continue to develop their writing and research skills and will study for Western cultural movements - the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Modernism, and Postmodernism - which will provide them with the cultural and historical framework necessary for beginning their humanities and social science electives. Students will explore these movements through the critical reading of a range of texts, including fiction, poetry, drama, philosophy, political theory, cultural history and theory, aesthetic criticism and theory, and the personal essay. Prerequisite: ENGL1100; or 0900 placement and ENGL0900 and ENGL1100 (4 credits) fall, spring, summer