St. Clair County Community College 2005-2006 Catalog
ENGLISH
Communications Department 810-989-5578
Most college programs require a year of freshman English composition. Students should check their preferred program for recommendations. Each student is required to do the writing skills objective assessment given by the Academic Achievement Center for initial placement. This placement is mandatory. The purpose of the writing skills assessment is to help determine the appropriate course selection in English for successful college work. Some students may follow a four course sequence - English 050 (basic writing skills), English 075 (basic writing skills II), English 101 (the writing process), and English 102 (advanced writing and research). Others need only a two course sequence - English 101 and English 102.
Composition courses are offered ranging from beginning composition through advanced writing and creative writing. These courses may be applied to most transfer programs and to a variety of two-year degrees. English 101, 101H, 102, and 102H meet the requirements for the transfer degrees of Associate of Arts and Associate of Science. English 101T and 104 do not, as a general rule, meet the requirements for these degrees.
Technical English courses are offered for the two-year vocational certificate and degree (AAS) programs. English 101, 101H, 101T, 102, 102H, and 104 meet the requirements for the non-transfer degrees, that is the Associate in General Studies. Students planning to transfer should check program requirements at the transfer institution and consult with an academic advisor for transferability credit of 101T and 104.
The Communications Department offers a wide variety of literature courses that will satisfy the degree requirements of most four-year colleges and universities. Students should check with their advisor at the college or at the transfer institution regarding the ability of the credits to transfer.
ENG 050 Basic Writing Skills. Designed for students whose deficiency in writing skills would make it difficult for them to succeed in the regular programs of the college, this course teaches basic writing skills.
Prerequisite: None
3 credits = 3 lecture
ENG 075 Basic Writing Skills II. This is a basic writing course that can either be a continuation of English 050 for those students who are still not adequately prepared for the rigors of English 101, or a basic writing course for those students whose writing skills are too advanced for English 050, yet not strong enough for satisfactory completion of English 101. Emphasis will focus on the writing process used to produce 300-500 word paragraphs and 500-1,000 word essays, plus work with sentence combining to address grammatical errors and to develop the stylistic maturity needed for the writing required in English 101.
Prerequisite: None
3 credits = 3 lecture
ENG 101 English Composition I. This course includes various types of current prose, a study of English usage, and intensive practice in composition, all of which is designed to improve a student's ability to express ideas in a clear, logical and forceful manner.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of writing assessment or ENG 050 or ENG 075
3 credits = 3 lecture WR ENG 101H Honors English Composition I. The course content consists of the concepts stressed in English 101 with greater depth in reading and composition, based upon a premise of superior preparation.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of writing assessment and acceptance into the Honors Program
3 credits = 3 lecture WR
ENG 101T Introduction to Writing for Technical Students. Written and oral work is chosen with special attention to the interest of the technically oriented student. There is work on technical research methods and report forms. Essays studied and written by the student meet the general requirements for writing competence.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of writing assessment or ENG 050 or ENG 075
3 credits = 3 lecture WR
ENG 102 English Composition II. This course will provide practice in writing extensive units of composition with emphasis on critical thinking skills. Through the study of a variety of texts, students will practice analytical and interpretative writing, including one formal source paper involving training in the use of library facilities and research techniques.
Prerequisite: ENG 101, 101H or 101T
3 credits = 3 lecture WR
ENG 102H Honors English Composition II. This course content offers an enriched approach to achieve the same objectives as English 102.
Prerequisite: ENG 101H or ENG 101 and acceptance into the Honors Program
3 credits = 3 lecture WR
ENG 104 Technical Report Writing. This course studies problems in technical communications. Oral and written reports along with memorandum, the prospectus, and industrial letters of various types are stressed and practiced. ENG 104 will substitute for ENG 102 in technical programs.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 101T
3 credits = 3 lecture WR
ENG 201 Advanced Composition. This course gives students further study and practice in various types of nonfiction writing to assist them in the mastery of clear, accurate form and effective style. Conducted largely in workshop format, the class encourages each student to develop writing abilities desirable for personal interest and vocational needs.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and 102
3 credits = 3 lecture
ENG 202 Creative Writing. This course provides an introduction to the art of creative writing and its genres, in both prose and poetry. In addition to practicing various techniques, students will be given opportunities to write in areas of their own interest.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture ENG 203 Creative Writing. This course offers the student who has successfully completed ENG 202 an opportunity for additional experience in creative writing.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture
ENG 204 Introduction to Language. CURRENTLY INACTIVE. See note at the end of the course listings.
ENG 205 Introduction to Fiction. This course surveys fiction from American and international writers including Western and Third World short stories and short novels. Represented are works from England, Italy and Spain, from the Middle Eastern, Oriental and Central/South American countries.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture GA
ENG 206 Introduction to the Drama. This course introduces students to the unique features and techniques of dramatic literature and to the historical development of theater from its classical roots to contemporary staging. The primary emphasis is to aid the student in a critical understanding of plays and playwrights and to encourage a continued interest in theater.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture GA
ENG 207 Introduction to Poetry. This course introduces the student to the various specialized uses of language and poetic techniques, their patterns and styles. As a result, the student should be able to read and experience poetry with increased appreciation and understanding.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture CT
ENG 208 Introduction to Mythology. This course will examine myths from diverse ancient and modern cultures through an analysis of common elements and functions. Historical, social and psychological approaches will be used to study the myths of Greece, Rome, Europe, Asia, India, as well as the Americas, showing the power of these stories for both individuals and cultures.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture CT GA
ENG 210 English Literature I. This survey course covers major literary works from their beginnings through the 18th century, examining significant works and major authors to gain an understanding and appreciation of the literary contributions of Britain to world literature.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture CT ENG 211 English Literature II. This survey course concentrates on the poetry and prose of the major Romantic, Victorian, and modern authors. It is not necessary to have had English 210 before enrolling in the course.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture CT
ENG 212 Shakespeare's Comedies, Tragedies and History Plays. The study of eight to ten of William Shakespeare's plays is designed to increase the students' critical appreciation of these works and to develop an awareness of the playwright/poet, his times, and his influential place in world literature.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture CT
ENG 220 American Literature I. Representative American literature, from its beginning to 1870, is studied while the literature is read for understanding and enjoyment. Emphasis is placed on the literary, cultural, and social developments of the time periods.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture CT
ENG 221 American Literature II. Representative prose and poetry in the United States from 1870 to the present time are studied while reading literature for understanding and enjoyment. Emphasis is placed on critical literary study and a survey of the cultural and social development of that period in America.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture CT
ENG 225 African American Literature. This course provides a survey of African American literature from the mid-18th century to the present juxtaposed against a general history of the United States. Emphasis shall be placed upon analysis of thought, style, and form with special focus upon the contributions made by this literature to the American literary canon and the American experience.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture
ENG 230 World Literature I. A study is made of major literary, philosophical and historical works from ancient times to 1600. Students will examine some of the great pieces of world literature to place them in their appropriate social and artistic periods and to recognize some of the great ideas of our culture.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture GA
ENG 231 World Literature II. A study is made of major literary, philosophical and historical works from 1600 to modern time. Students will examine some of the great pieces of world literature to place them in their appropriate social and artistic periods and to recognize some of the great ideas of our culture.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture GA ENG 236 Women in Literature. Images of women in various literary works are studied to increase students' awareness of the ways in which women are characterized and the importance of women's roles in literature. As illustrated in selected readings for this class, the literature by and about women reflects various societal views of women's lives.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture
ENG 243 Modern Short Story. The short story is studied in-depth as a literary form with emphasis on analysis. Through reading, discussing, and writing about historical, international and multi-cultural stories, students understand plurality of values, ethics and aesthetics related to society and culture.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture GA
ENG 244 Modern Drama. Modern theatre and the works of significant leading playwrights around the world are the focal point of this course, beginning with the plays of Ibsen, father of modern drama. Such a study provides students with dramatic views of the human condition in the 20th Century and enables them to understand the contributions of modern theatre to the society to which it portrays.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture CT GA
ENG 245 The Modern Novel. To acquaint the student with the influence of the modern novel on present-day writing, the course will include North American, English and continental novels beginning with 1850 and progressing to those since 1900. Attention is given to social background.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture
ENG 246 Modern Poetry. The course is intended to further the understanding of the content and forms of 20th Century poetry written in English. Attention is given to the writings of such poets as T.S. Elliot, Robert Frost, W.H. Auden, W.B. Yeats, Dylan Thomas, E.E. Cummings and the present-day poets.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture CT
ENG 249 Foundation for Literary Criticism. Students will study techniques for analyzing literary work through close examination of basic critical works from early Greece through modern times with some practice in the writing of criticism.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture CT ENG 250 Science Fiction. CURRENTLY INACTIVE. See note at the end of the course listings.
ENG 252 Children's Literature. Students learn critical evaluation of children's literature from pre-school through adolescence. Students read both classic and modern works as they learn criteria for evaluation of each genre.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture CT
ENG 255 Introduction to Film. This course will introduce students to general aspects of motion picture history, criticism, and theory. The course will also provide students with opportunities for an increased appreciation of cinematic art through written and oral analysis of feature length movies. Readings and discussions of various terms, techniques, and elements of film will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102
3 credits = 3 lecture
ENG 257 Selected Topics in Literature and Language. This course is an intensive study of one or more specialized interests in language and/or literature. Topics will be selected by the discipline.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102
1-4 credits = 1-4 lecture
NOTE: CURRENTLY INACTIVE classes may be offered in the future. If students are interested in having a currently inactive course listed in the fall, winter, spring, or summer schedule, contact the department chair or an instructor in the appropriate area.