Credit for the course meets the skills required for an Associate in Arts Degree. Students also receive preparation to enter English 101, which is required for transfer to a four-year college or university. Final grade will depend on exit exam plus instructor's evaluation. Practices include the writing of cogent sentences and simple paragraphs. Reading provides vocabulary study and ideas for writing.
Study includes introduction to persuasive discourse, use of logic, and manuscript documentation.
Essay compositions and a library paper are required. Fulfills the writing requirement for the Associate in Arts degree. Concurrent enrollment in Library Research, LMT 15, is recommended. Final grade will depend on exit exam plus instructor's evaluation. The course further develops skills taught in English 101, including analytical thinking and the writing of essays with a clear, well-developed thesis.