Composition Program Course Descriptions

Course Descriptions

Updated: 01/25/08

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English 40 | English 100I | English 100 | English 200

English 40: Writing Confidence / Intensive Learning (3). Build confidence and proficiency for college-level writing. Practice writing/reading strategies. Workshop, lecture, and individualized support with lab. Final assessment based on writing portfolio. [Students who don’t pass portfolio must repeat ENGL 40. Students who submit a passing portfolio are eligible for enrollment in ENGL 100I. CR/NC. Units earned do not apply toward baccalaureate degree. Prerequisite: EPT score of 138 or below.]

English 100I: Intensive First-Year Reading and Composition (5). Reflective, analytical, expository essay writing and revision. Introduction to critical reading, information literacy. Workshop, lecture, and individualized support with lab. Final assessment based on writing portfolio. [Students who fulfill course requirements with a C- or better but don’t pass portfolio must complete ENGL 200 to fulfill GE. Two of five units earned do not apply toward baccalaureate degree. Prerequisite: EPT score of 139-150 or successful completion of ENGL 40. Co-requisite: ENGL 100IA.]

English 100: First-Year Reading and Composition (3). Reflective, analytical, expository essay writing and revision. Introduction to critical reading, information literacy. Small-group workshop and lecture. Final assessment based on writing portfolio. [Students who fulfill course requirements with a C- or better but don’t pass portfolio must complete ENGL 200 to fulfill GE. Prerequisite: EPT score of 151 or higher. CAN ENGL 2.]

English 200: Academic Writing & Revision Workshop (3). Revising ENGL 100/100I portfolio and/or creating new essays. Critical reading of student texts. Workshop and lecture. Final assessment based on writing portfolio. [Students who failed ENGL 100/100I portfolio must complete this course to fulfill GE. Students who don’t pass portfolio must repeat ENGL 200. Prerequisite: RP in ENGL 100/100I or equivalent.]