Course Descriptions
English ENGL‑041
ENGL‑095 1 unit
Basic Grammar and Usage Practicum LAB 48-54 This course explores and reinforces the grammar usage skills taught in ENGL-061, Basic Grammar and Usage. This course is designed for students who are concurrently enrolled in ENGL-061. *NOTE: TBA (to be arranged) hours are included in the total hours listed above. Offered as pass/no pass only. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: ENGL-061. --Not transferable
ENGL‑042
1 unit
Basic Writing Skills Practicum LAB 48-54 This course explores and reinforces the writing skills taught in ENGL062, Basic Writing Skills. This course is designed for students who are concurrently enrolled in ENGL-062. *NOTE: TBA (to be arranged) hours are included in the total hours listed above. Offered as pass/no pass only. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: ENGL-062. --Not transferable
ENGL‑061
4 units
Basic Grammar and Usage LEC 64-72 English 061 develops grammar usage skills needed for English 062, 098, and 101. The course begins with the structure of a sentence including parts of speech, punctuation, and mechanics, and ends with the structure of an expository paragraph. Offered as pass/no pass only. Prerequisite: None. --Not transferable
ENGL‑062
4 units
--Not transferable
3 units
Phonics and Spelling Review LEC 48-54 This course is designed for students who want to develop or improve their decoding and spelling skills. Through the study of phonics, spelling rules, and structural analysis, students will learn patterns that allow them to become more competent and more confident readers and spellers. Offered as pass/no pass only. Prerequisite: None. --Not transferable
ENGL‑092
--Not transferable
ENGL‑098
4 units
English Fundamentals LEC 64-72 This course provides practice in English composition with emphasis on the multi-paragraph essay, with a review of mechanics, and paragraphing. The course also introduces students to using library resources. Successful completion will prepare students for English 101. Prerequisite: ENGL-062 or appropriate assessment score. --Not transferable
ENGL‑101
4 units
Freshman Composition LEC 64-72 This course provides instruction in writing academic analytic essays. Students will learn to read and respond to sources analytically, conduct academic-level research and incorporate those sources into a research paper. This course satisfies graduation and transfer requirements. Prerequisite: ENGL-092, ENGL-098 or ESL-98W (with a grade of C or better) or appropriate assessment test score. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS D1 --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 1A
Basic Writing Skills LEC 64-72 English 062 improves the writing skills needed for English 098 and 101. The course emphasizes the acquisition of skills in grammar, punctuation and accurate, expressive writing developed through selfediting and revision. The course focuses on paragraph writing, leading to the development of a multiple-paragraph essay. Offered as pass/no pass only. Prerequisite: ENGL-061 or appropriate assessment score.
ENGL‑065
3 units
Business English LEC 48-54 A study of the principles of editing written communication applicable to business. The course emphasis is on fundamentals of grammar, number usage, punctuation, spelling, and modern business vocabulary. The course provides a thorough treatment of current English usage needed in the business office environment. The basic principles of business writing are introduced. *Cross-listed as OTEC095. Prerequisite: None.
5 units
Accelerated English Fundamentals and Skills LEC 80-90 This course provides an accelerated route to English 101 for the highly motivated student. This course will focus on critical reading, the multi-paragraph essay, and an introduction to academic research fundamentals. Grammar and paragraphing will be reviewed as needed. Prerequisite: ENGL-061 or ENGL-062 or appropriate assessment score. --Not transferable
Mt. San Jacinto College 2012-2013 Catalog
--CSU Area(s): A2
ENGL‑101H
4 units
Honors Freshman Composition LEC 64-72 This course provides instruction in writing academic analytic essays. Students will learn to read and respond to sources analytically, conduct academic-level research and incorporate those sources into a research paper. This course satisfies graduation and transfer requirements. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program and ENGL-092, ENGL-098 or ESL-098W (with a grade of C or better) or appropriate assessment test score. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS D1 --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 1A --CSU Area(s): A2
ENGL‑103
4 units
Critical Thinking and Writing LEC 64-72 This is a university transferable course that provides continuing practice in the analytic writing begun in English 101. The course develops critical thinking, reading, and writing skills as they apply to the analysis of written texts (literature and/or non-fiction) from diverse cultural sources and perspectives. The techniques and principles of effective written argument as they apply to the written text will be emphasized. Some research is required. Prerequisite: ENGL-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS D2 --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 1B --CSU Area(s): A3
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