After placement testing, students can enroll for help in spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and writing. Registration is open throughout the semester. Students having problems with writing are urged to take advantage of Writing Skills Center classes. Designed to improve basic writing skills. Writing assignments emphasize the paragraph and short compositions.
Emphasis is on grammar, usage, punctuation, and writing.
Writing expository prose with emphasis on the thesis sentence, idea development, unity, continuity, coherence, patterns of exposition, and educated usage. The student must be interested in developing excellence in writing. A continuation of ENGL 151, including research writing, examination, and discussion of selected readings. A continuation of ENGL 151 Honors with emphasis on preparation and writing of a research paper on a challenging topic. Analysis of fiction and nonfiction selections to refine critical thinking skills.