Counts towards fulfillment of core curriculum component area and is guaranteed to

transfer to a public university or college in Texas.

*TRAN (typically transfers to a university as an elective course)

*DEV (College-preparatory course, does not transfer, does not count towards a degree)

Review of the principles of rhetoric and the fundamentals of grammar, punctuation and sentence structure as employed in effective

written composition; a study of model essays; theme writing; assigned readings. Prerequisite: Passage of or exemption from the

Writing and Reading sections of a TSI approved test or completion of ENGL 0312 and ENGL 0316 with a grade of C or better.

*TRAN; Core Curriculum (Communications); Lecture-3; Lab-1; Credits-3.

Continuing development of rhetorical principles and critical thinking skills in ENGL 1301. Analytical and critical reading and writing

skills developed through analysis of various literary genres. Prerequisite: Passage of or exemption from the Writing and Reading

sections of a TSI approved test and completion of ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a grade of C or better. *TRAN; Core Curriculum

(Communications); Lecture-3; Lab-0; Credits-3.

An intensive review of the student's writing practices as well as an evaluation of goals and objectives that leads the student to

compose poems, short stories, novel outlines and chapters, creative essays, and/or memoirs. Emphasis is placed on writing

practices. Prerequisite: Passage of the writing section and the reading section of an approved TSI test and completion of ENGL

1301 with a grade of C or better. *TRAN; Lecture-3; Lab-0; Credits-3.

A practical course in the writing of scientific, technical, and engineering reports. The main types of technical reports are covered

from the standpoint of form, composition, correctness and effectiveness. Prerequisite: Passage of the writing section and the

reading section of an approved TSI test and completion of ENGL 1301 with a grade of C or better and COSC 1401 or computer

competency in word processing. Lecture-3; Lab-0; Credits-3.

A systematic study of masterpieces of British literature in various gneres in the context of both critical reading and writing.

Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a grade of C or better. *TRAN; Core Curriculum (Humanities);

Lecture-3; Lab-0; Credits-3.

A systematic study of American literature in various genres in the context of both critical reading and writing. Prerequisite:

Completion of ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a grade of C or better. *TRAN; Core Curriculum (Humanities); Lecture-3; Lab-0;

Credits-3.

A systematic study of literature written in traditional and developing cultures, other than British and American edited English cultures

in the context of both critical reading and writing. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a grade of C or

better. *TRAN; Core Curriculum (Humanities); Lecture-3; Lab-0; Credits-3.

A systematic study of significant works of world literature prior to 1700 in the context of both critical reading and writing.

Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a grade of C or better. *TRAN; Core Curriculum (Humanities);

Lecture-3; Lab-0; Credits-3.

A systematic study of significant works of world literature after 1700 in the context of both critical reading and writing. Prerequisite:

Completion of ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a grade of C or better. *TRAN; Core Curriculum (Humanities); Lecture-3; Lab-0;

Credits-3.

A study of selected major works in various genres through which the students enhance their literary experience while developing

skills in writing and research and developing a perception of humanity's intellectual development. Prerequisite: Completion of

ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a grade of C or better. *TRAN; Core Curriculum (Humanities); Lecture-3; Lab-0; Credits-3.

Intense review of grammatical principles with emphasis on correct usage, spelling, sentence structure, punctuation, and application

of writing skills. Students who have not passed the Writing Section of a TSI approved test may be placed in this course. Please

consult with an academic advisor. (Does not count toward a degree.) *DEV; Lecture-3; Lab-1; Credits-3.

College-Preparatory - English

Intermediate Writing Skills

A course designed to develop writing skills. Focus on rhetorical principles, pre-writing, organization, and structure of paragraphs

and essays. Prerequisite: ENGL 0311 with a grade of C or better or placement by a TSI approved test. Please consult with an

academic advior. (Does not count towards a degree.) *DEV; Lecture-3; Lab-1; Credits-3.

A guided reading program using multifunctional instructional materials to develop skills and fluency in vocabulary, comprehension,

and reading speed. Continuous testing and immediate scoring gives the student evaluation of his/her progress. Students who have

not passed the Reading Section of a TSI appproved test may be placed in this course. Please consult with an academic advisor.

(Does not count towards degree.) *DEV; Lecture-3; Lab-1; Credits-3.

A program using multifunctional instructional materials to improve reading proficiency, comprehension, and general study skills. A

program to help develop skills for reading college-level textbooks in all disciplines. Prerequisite: ENGL 0315 with a grade of C or

better or placement by a TSI approved test. Please consult with an academic advisor. (Does not count towards a degree.) *DEV;

Lecture-3; Lab-1; Credits-3.