This is a prerequisite for ENG101 unless placement exams indicate a readiness otherwise, and may not be taken concurrently with, or after completing ENG101. ENG101 Composition 3 cr. May not be taken concurrently with ENG100 or ENG102. This course will deal with short and long expository papers and the elements of style which articulate well organized writing. All students will learn research techniques and will write a research paper.
Students develop skills in understanding and appreciating genres such as fiction, poetry, and drama.
Additionally, students apply critical methodologies and investigate relationships between literature and society, thus confirming their skills of analysis and writing. This is an Academic Core course. ENG117 History of the American Motion Picture 3 cr. Students survey American film from its beginnings to the present. The course will include the silent era, birth of sound, and typical genres.