Upon completion, students should be able to craft and critique their own writing and critique the writing of others. Emphasis is placed on the discussion of style, techniques, and challenges for first publications. Upon completion, students should be able to submit a piece of their writing for publication. A portfolio of finished work will be required of all students. None This course focuses on traditional, structural, and transformational grammar.
Emphasis is placed on syntax, grammatical terminology, prescriptive, and descriptive grammar.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of grammatical theory and application. This course covers selected works in American literature from its beginnings to 1865. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. This course covers selected works in American literature from 1865 to the present.