English
Educational and career success depends on clarity of written expression, the ability to analyze texts, and the language of others. English Department faculty encourage and support students in their efforts to develop and refine these abilities. We offer a variety of courses to challenge and stimulate students at all levels.
Curriculum
The typical Massasoit graduate completes at least six credits in English, as described in the Core Curriculum. Assessment in reading and writing are part of the orientation process for many new students, and the department faculty place students into the courses that are appropriate to their skills. Students can also choose to elect their own courses through the college’s multiple measures policy. When students place into or choose Preparing for College Reading I, Preparing for College Reading II, and/or Introductory Writing, these courses do not fulfill degree requirements, but do prepare students for the course work required by their programs.
Students can opt to register for Comp I Studio, a corequisite learning model based on ALP, a proven approach to developmental learning that has helped thousands of students nationally. ALP (Accelerated Learning Program) was developed by the Community College of Baltimore County, Maryland. Students take ENGL101 English Composition I and an additional support course, ENGL098 Reading and Writing Studio. Both courses are taught by the same instructor, specially trained in teaching methods to support students’ needs.
For more information: Comp I Studio at Massasoit
English Composition I and English Composition II are the typical sequence of required courses for most students, but a few test out of English Composition I and take English Composition II and another designated English, journalism, speech, or modern language course.
The department offers a range of electives beyond the first year writing sequence to give students the opportunity to expand their knowledge and appreciation of many writers and literary traditions of the world. Several are offered as web-based courses. All of the courses provide opportunities for students to continue to develop as writers.