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Develops fundamental skills of writing. Students practice techniques in the various stages of the writing process: pre-writing, drafting, revising, rewriting, and editing. Also focuses on grammar, usage, and punctuation. Students must complete this course with a grade of "C" or above in order to advance to ENG-120. Credits cannot be counted toward an English major or any General Education requirements.

Provides a foundation of reading strategies and skill practice enabling students to develop comprehension and vocabulary skills for use within and after the university setting. Includes a thorough investigation of study skills and materials. Students must score at the 13.0 grade level or higher on a university-approved standardized reading comprehension and vocabulary test, and must complete the course with a grade of "C" or higher. Credits cannot be counted toward any major or General Education Requirement.

Pilot course that develops fundamental skills in reading and writing. Students must earn a grade of "C" or above in order to advance to ENG 120.

Develops skills in various methods of writing. Students will write expressive and expository essays using processes of pre-writing, drafting, revising, and editing. They will evaluate and synthesize data, sources, and ideas to develop a research essay. Completion of ENG-120 with a grade of "C" or better will fulfill the writing competency requirement. Credits cannot be applied to an English or Writing major or minor. Prerequisite: Adequate SAT/ACT verbal scores or completion of ENG-100 with a grade of "C" or higher.

Prompts students to develop writing skills by using pre-writing, drafting, revising, and editing. In this process-oriented class students will complete several essays analyzing literature read in the course. Students will employ both expository and persuasive aims of discourse, as well as participate in workshops with peer editing. Includes impromptu writing and documented research essay.

This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the elements involved in the writing process by developing skills in various methods of writing. Students will write expressive and expository essays using the writing process of pre-writing, drafting, revising, and editing. They will also evaluate and synthesize various sources and ideas to develop an essay. This course helps students develop an ability to express their ideas effectively in writing, analyze expository and persuasive writing techniques, and establish a solid foundation for researching and securing information required for productive college level writing. Not open to students with a satisfactory grade in WRI-140. (Must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher.)

This course focuses on advanced skills of expository and research writing. The course seeks to develop individual confidence in the effective use of professional communication and research writing skills. Students will write expository and research essays using the writing process of pre-writing, drafting, revising, and editing. By evaluating and synthesizing a variety of sources, creating an annotated bibliography, and drafting a formal article critique, students will sharpen their ability to communicate and think critically in an academic setting. Not open to students with a satisfactory grade in WRI-141. (Must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher.) Prerequisite: ENG-140

Introduces the major areas and theories in the study of human language: its sound patterns, the structure of words and sentences, the nature of meaning, language use in society, and the ways languages vary and change over time and space. Provides a foundation for all other TESOL courses, for the study and teaching of a foreign language, and for a deeper understanding of the function of language in human communication.

Designed to acquaint students with major authors in world literature in the context of world history and culture--strengthening students' reading skills while deepening their intellectual, cultural, and spiritual experience. Prerequisite:ENG-101 or meet score requirements.