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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
Basic Reading and Writing Courses
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.
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ENG 090 Basic Reading Skills 3 credits
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ENG 091 Intermediate Reading Skills
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ENG 093 Study Skills 1 credit
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ENG 094 Efficient Reading 1 credit
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ENG 095 Basic Writing Skills (EN 095) 3 credits
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ENG 096 Intermediate Writing Skills (EN 096) 3 credits
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ENG 098 Grammar Study 1 credit
Elective Courses in English Composition and Literature
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.
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ENG 200 Children’s Literature
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ENG 203 Writing Poetry
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ENG 204 Writing Fiction
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ENG 205 Technical and Workplace Writing
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ENG 212 Death & Dying in the Literature of the Western World
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ENG 213 Mystery Fiction in Literature
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ENG 215 The Hero in Literature, Myth, & Film
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ENG 216 Images of Men And Women in Literature
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ENG 223 Modern Drama
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ENG 224 The Modern Novel
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ENG 231 Masterpieces of World Literature I
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ENG 232 Masterpieces of World Literature II
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ENG 241 British Literature I
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ENG 242 British Literature II
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ENG 251 American Literature I
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ENG 252 American Literature II
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ENG 253 American Minorities Literature
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ENG 255 The American Short Story
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ENG 257 American Women Writing Autobiography
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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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