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  • 3.00 Credits

    A survey of the literary works of Irish authors from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, the course emphasizes understanding primary literary texts within their historical, political, and cultural contexts. Prereq.- ENGL151. Approved for the Honors Program. Core: AH, IL, WI, D.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to the literary works of African-Americans from the nineteenth century to the present, exploring various genres and themes in their historical, political, and socio-cultural contexts. Core: AH, D, and WI. Also available through Online Learning. Approved for the Honors Program. Pre-req. - ENGL 151.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is intended for students who have experience in writing poetry but would like to improve their writing. The content, structure, and techniques of contemporary poems will be studied, with an emphasis of using such study for the writing and critiquing of the students' own poems. Conducted through lectures and workshops, the course promotes the critical analysis of their own writing, as well as the writings of their peers, with the purpose of writing publishable poems. Prereq: ENGL101C or permission from the instructor. Core: AH, D.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This interdisciplinary course introduces students to "mindsets" and explores the core components of an entrepreneurial mindset. Students develop the key entrepreneurial habits of curiosity, observation, opportunity recognition, experimentation, adaptation, and problem-solving. Students shape their ideas into innovative solutions through "design thinking" projects while learning new skills, including interviewing, brainstorming, prototyping and iteration. Students learn that mistakes contain valuable learning experiences and the importance of self-reliance, resourcefulness, creativity, role models, and comfort with ambiguity. These entrepreneurial skills and behaviors help students create successful lives by expanding options for any major or vocational path.
  • 6.00 Credits

    For the student with little or no knowledge of English, this course integrates the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing English. Students will practice these skills through various activities and tests in a college classroom environment. Students complete 15 hours of using ESL software as part of the requirements for this course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course begins the study of English pronunciation for non-native speakers with beginning level language proficiency. Students will learn to correctly articulate the simple vowel and consonant sounds of English using the basic phonetic alphabet. In this class, students will apply the building blocks of speech and use rhythm, stress, and intonation for more effective communication. In addition, students complete 15 hours of independent study using ESL software as part of the requirements for this course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to computer technologies and related social and linguistic skills for learners who have not had access to technology for academics. Students complete 15 hours using software in the ESL computer lab as part of the requirements for this course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students with some knowledge of English will study intermediate grammar, create basic sentences, and compose short paragraphs applying the uses of specific times and verb tenses. Students complete 15 hours of using ESL software as part of the requirements for this course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    For the student with fundamental knowledge of English, this course further develops the elementary skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing English. Students will practice these skills through various activities and test in a college classroom environment. Students complete 15 hours of using ESL software as part of the requirements for this course. Prereq.- English language competence as determined by the ESL department through testing and/or course work.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students with some knowledge of spoken English will learn and practice conversational skills in order to improve their listening and speaking abilities and learn about American culture in ways that will prepare them for academic contexts. Students complete 15 hours of using ESL software as part of the requirements for this course.
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