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ENG 111- College Composition I

Introduces and prepares students to the critical processes and fundamentals of writing in academic and professional contexts. Teaches the use of print and digital technologies to promote inquiry. Requires the production of a variety of academic texts, totaling at least 4500 words (15 pages typed) of polished writing. This course requires proficiency in using word processing and learning management software. This is a Passport and UCGS Transfer course.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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ENG 112- College Composition II

Further develops students' ability to write for academic and professional contexts with increased emphasis on argumentation and research. Requires students to evaluate, integrate, and document print and digital sources to produce a range of academic and multimodal texts, culminating in a fully documented research paper. This course requires proficiency in using word processing and learning management software. This is a UCGS Transfer course.

Prerequisite: ENG 111
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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ENG 113- Technical-Professional Writing

Develops ability in technical writing through extensive practice in composing technical reports and technical documents. Guides students in achieving voice, tone, style, and content in formatting, editing, and graphics. Introduces students to technical discourse through selected readings. Provides instruction and practice in basic principles of oral communication/presentation. This is a UCGS Transfer course.

Prerequisite: ENG 111
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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ENG 115- Technical Writing

Develops ability in technical writing through extensive practice in composing technical reports and other documents. Guides students in achieving voice, tone, style, and content in formatting, editing, and graphics. Introduces students to technical discourse through selected reading.

Prerequisite: EDE 10, ENF 1, ENF 2 or placement
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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ENG 125- Introduction to Literature

Introduces students to a range of literary genres that may include poetry, fiction, drama, creative nonfiction, and other cultural texts, as it continues to develop college writing.

Prerequisite: ENG 111
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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ENG 210- Advanced Composition

Helps students refine skills in writing non-fiction prose. Guides development of individual voice and style. Introduces procedures for publication.

Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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ENG 211- Creative Writing

Explores fundamentals of writing imaginatively in genres such as poetry, fiction, drama, and essays. Examines terminology and techniques through readings about the craft of creative writing and model texts and provides students the opportunity to apply these techniques in their own writing. Requires students to develop and revise original work through peer and instructor feedback.

Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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ENG 212- Creative Writing II

Introduces the student to the fundamentals of writing imaginatively. Students write in forms to be selected from poetry, fiction, drama, and essays. Part II of II.

Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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ENG 225- Reading Literature: Culture and Ideas

Examines a set of literary texts linked by a particular theme, with inquiry into the historical, cultural, and/or social contexts of the texts and the theme. Emphasizes interpretive and critical analysis skills developed through close reading and intertextual study and highlights an exploration of cultural ideas. Engages works of diverse genres, authors, and time periods. Specific themes will vary by section. This is a UCGS transfer course.

Prerequisite: ENG 112, ENG 113, or departmental approval
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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ENG 236- Introduction to the Short Story

Examines selected short stories emphasizing the history of the genre. Involves critical reading and writing.

Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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ENG 245- British Literature

Examines British literary traditions and texts from diverse time periods, genres, and authors. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary texts in their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. This is a UCGS transfer course.

Prerequisite: ENG 112, ENG 113, or departmental approval
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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ENG 246- American Literature

Examines American literary traditions and texts from diverse time periods, genres, and authors. Analyzes literary works within their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. Emphasizes the skill of close reading. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through discussion, interpretation, and analysis of these texts. This is a UCGS transfer course.

Prerequisite: ENG 112, ENG 113, or departmental approval
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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ENG 250- Children's Literature

Examines the history and development of children's literature of diverse genres, time periods, and authors. Focuses on analysis of texts for literary qualities and audience. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary texts. This is a UCGS Transfer course.

Prerequisite: ENG 112, ENG 113, or departmental approval
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3
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ENG 255- World Literature

Examines literary texts across a variety of cultures, genres, and time periods. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary texts from around the world in their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. This is a UCGS transfer course.

Prerequisite: ENG 112, ENG 113, or departmental approval
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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ENG 258- African American Literature

Explores the stories African American authors tell about themselves, their communities, and the world. Examines common and diverging themes within African American literary traditions through the study of diverse authors, genres, and literary movements from a variety of time periods. Emphasizes interpretive and critical analysis skills developed through close reading and consideration of historical and cultural contexts.This is a UCGS Transfer course.

Prerequisite: ENG 112, ENG 113, or departmental approval
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3
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ENG 275- Women in Literature

Examines literary texts by women writers from diverse time periods, genres, and authors. Develops skill of close reading and literary analysis through analysis of texts within their historical, cultural, social and/or literary contexts. Explores how women's experiences have shaped their literary contributions, the cultural forces affecting their lives, and how they have used writing to shape their cultures. This is a UCGS transfer course

Prerequisite: ENG 112, ENG 113, or departmental approval
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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