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All associate degree programs at Quinsigamond
require English Composition and Literature 101 and 102.
ENG 100 Introduction to English Composition
3 credits
This course is an introduction to college-level essay writing emphasizing the
writing process from planning and drafting through revising and editing.
Students refine their style of writing by focusing on sentence structure and
language usage and write essays displaying unity, support and coherence.
Students practice expository writing using a variety of rhetorical strategies.
The exploration of writing is examined through reading and analyzing essay
models. Students develop a familiarity with research tools.
Prerequisite: ENG 091 and ENG 096 with a grade of "C" or higher on the
departmental writing final examination essay or appropriate placement score.
F/S/SU
ENG 101 English Composition & Literature I
3 credits
This course focuses on how to develop essential writing skills including
organization, correctness, and support of ideas. A research project is required
to produce a documented essay that integrates materials from Internet and
traditional sources according to standard disciplinary format. Students develop
and sharpen the interpretive and analytical skills necessary to evaluate the
soundness and appropriateness of sources for their work.
Prerequisite: ENG 100.
F/S/SU
ENG 102 English Composition & Literature II
3 credits
This course employs literary texts to provide examples for students to continue
and refine writing and reading skills. Assigned readings include plays, poems,
novels, short stories, epic narratives, personal essays, and satire. Writing
assignments emphasize students' close reading skills and their interpretation
and analysis of creative works.
Prerequisite: ENG 101.
F/S/SU
The college offers several basic reading and writing courses to prepare students for college level study. Course selection is determined by an English placement test; this assessment is required for students who have not completed a college level English course. These developmental English courses cannot be used to satisfy degree or certificate requirements.
ENG 090 Basic Reading Skills
3 credits
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement
score.
ENG 091 Intermediate Reading Skills
3 credits
ENG 093 Study
Skills 1 credit
ENG 094 Efficient
Reading
1 credit
ENG 095 Basic
Writing Skills (EN 095)
3 credits
ENG 096 Intermediate
Writing Skills (EN 096)
3 credits
ENG 098 Grammar
Study
1 credit
These courses may not be offered every semester; ENG 102 is a prerequisite for all 200-level courses. All are 3 credits unless noted otherwise.
ENG 200 Children’s Literature
ENG 203 Writing Poetry
ENG 204 Writing Fiction
ENG 205 Technical and Workplace Writing
ENG 212 Death & Dying in the Literature of the Western World
ENG 213 Mystery Fiction in Literature
ENG 215 The Hero in Literature, Myth, & Film
ENG 216 Images of Men And Women in Literature
ENG 223 Modern Drama
ENG 224 The Modern Novel
ENG 231 Masterpieces of World Literature I
ENG 232 Masterpieces of World Literature II
ENG 241 British Literature I
ENG 242 British Literature II
ENG 251 American Literature I
ENG 252 American Literature II
ENG 253 American Minorities Literature
ENG 255 The American Short Story
ENG 257 American Women Writing Autobiography
ENG 259 Contemporary American Women's Fiction: 1960 - 1990
SPH 101 Speech Communication Skills
3 credits
This course covers organization and delivery skills, and the development
of confidence necessary for effective oral communication. Students
organize speeches for both specific and general audiences; and prepare
and present extemporaneous and impromptu speeches on a variety on
contemporary issues. Students implement principles and practices of
public communication through evaluated classroom activities including
the use of PowerPoint presentations.
Pre/Corequisite: ENG 101.
F/S/SU
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