Reading and Writing Courses

ENGL 098 - Reading and Writing Studio

Spring 2026 - 3 Credit Course

This course focuses on developing students' reading, writing, and critical thinking skills in preparation for college-level courses. Students use the writing process, integration of multiple texts, and accurate documentation to organize well-developed essays. Students review grammar and learn about audience, voice, and purpose. This course supports students in English Composition I and their other introductory college courses. NOTE: Credits earned in this course cannot be applied toward graduation.

Co-requisite: ENGL 101 English Composition I.
 

ENGL 101 - English Composition I

Spring 2026 - 3 Credit Course

This course helps students develop and organize extended pieces of writing. Students focus on the correct and appropriate use of language and the organization and development of paragraphs and essays. Research techniques, documentation of sources, and a short research paper are included. Constant reading and frequent writing is required.

Prerequisites: Placement testing results; or departmental approval.

ENGL 102 - English Composition II

Spring 2026 - 3 Credit Course

This course strengthens students' skills as writers and focuses on analysis and argument. Assignments include critical examination of literature and an essay using research and documentation utilizing the MLA style sheet. Emphasis is on writing as part of the processes of thinking and learning.

Prerequisites: ENGL 101 English Composition I; waiver by placement testing results; or departmental approval.