English Developmental Studies Course Description

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ENGLISH DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES COURSE DESCRIPTION

ENGL 0100 Developmental English
Credit: 1 (1 lecture)

An individualized curriculum intended for students who have completed one of the college developmental English sequences (through ENGL 0310 or ENGL 0349), but have yet to demonstrate the appropriate TASP standard. Counselor's approval required.

ENGL 0300 Fundamentals of Grammar and Composition I
Credit 3: (3 lecture)

A refresher course devoted to improving basic English skills for native speakers. (NOTE: Instead of English 0300, non-native speakers must refer to English 0320-0349 or ESOL 0341-0356). Emphasizing grammar, sentence structure, and paragraph development, the course introduces the student to creating techniques and essay writing.

ENGL 0310 Fundamentals of Grammar and Composition II
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

A course designed to prepare students for English 1301. Students will ordinarily proceed to English 0310 after taking English 0300. Some students may, however, test directly into English 0310 (English 0300 is not a prerequisite for English 0310). English 0310 provides a basic review of the principles of grammar, usage and mechanics and utilizes the writing process to teach the students to write short essays (350-500 words).

ENGL 0340 English Grammar & Conversation for Foreign Speakers I
Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the CELT test
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 1 lab)

A course in English grammar and conversation. This course is intended to aid foreign students in acquiring fluency in spoken English. The approach is communicative, involving grammar study, oral exercises, dialogues, and role plays. All four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are developed.

ENGL 0341 English Grammar & Conversation for Foreign Speakers II
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 2 lab)

An intermediate course in English grammar and conversation. This course is a continuation of the skills acquired in English 0340 and uses the same approach. It should be taken prior to English 0346 or 0347 although some students whose assessment score qualifies them for 0346 may be advised to take English 0341 as a companion course. Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the CELT test or completion of ENGL 0340.

ENGL 0343 Advanced Conversation for Foreign Speakers
Prerequisite: English 0341 or sufficient assessment score for English 0346 or above
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 2 lab)

Students discuss current events and cultural topics in English. Pronunciation, vocabulary development, and group discussion skills are stressed. May be taken concurrently with other English courses.

ENGL 0346 Grammar & Composition for Foreign Speakers I
Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the CELT test or completion of ENGL 0341
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 1 lab)

An intermediate course in English grammar and composition designed to help the student acquire a greater facility in written English. This course is designed for the student who already possesses adequate conversational skill and is pursuing a college career. This course emphasizes grammar, spelling, vocabulary, sentence composition, and paragraph writing. It may be taken with English 0341 or 0343 if the student placed into 0346 wishes more proficiency in conversation.

ENGL 0347 Grammar & Composition for Foreign Speakers II
Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the CELT test or completion of ENGL 0346
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 2 lab)

An advanced course in English grammar and composition designed to help the foreign student who already has some elementary skills in English grammar and composition. This course is a continuation of English 0346, and focuses more on advanced grammar and essay writing.

ENGL 0349 Advanced Composition for Foreign Speakers
Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the CELT Test or completion of ENGL 0347
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 2 lab)

A continuation of English 0347. Designed to help non-native speakers to improve writing skills before taking ENGL 1301. Concentrated interdisciplinary writing practice and vocabulary study to prepare students for freshman composition (English 1301).