English At the core of the offerings in English resides the two-semester composition sequence required of all students seeking an associate's degree. Anchored to an interactive computer program, the two courses in total stress the complete writing process and provide students with the necessary practice to apply their writing skills to whatever academic courses and disciplines that they will experience beyond the freshman college year. The journalism sequence supports the College newspaper and provides basic instruction for potential journalism majors, while the course in creative writing encourages students, within a writing workshop environment, to develop their talents in the writing of original poetry, drama, fiction, and prose nonfiction. General education survey courses in American, British, and world literature's contribute significantly to the liberal education of all students at the College. Engry is based on placement test scores.
Instruction is given as needed, on an individual basis.
The Math Learning Center also provides the first two courses in Technical Math for studetns in certain certificate programs. The Reading, Writing, and Study Skills Lab offers individualized instruction in the areas of reading, writing, and study skills. Emphasis is placed in assisting the student in setting and in achieving their personal and study skill goals. The Academic Assistance Center offers peer tutoring at no extra cost to IVCC students. The conversational classes are for students who want or need a basic understanding to communicate while traveling or conduct business or professional activities.