Page 207 of Cochise College 2005-2006 Catalog by Cochise College Arizona

206 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ENG 011 BASIC GRAMMAR (1) Prerequisite(s): None. An introduction to English grammar terminology. This course will prepare students who plan to study a foreign language by introducing them to general grammatical terms and usage. In addition, this course will review basic terms for English speaking students to facilitate improved sentence structure and punctuation. This course is not designed for ESL students who do not already have a strong command of English. 1 hour lecture. ENG 020 READING FUNDAMENTALS (5) Prerequisite(s): None. A review of basic skills for college reading emphasizing content, vocabulary growth, improved rate of comprehension in various materials, review of phonetic rules applied to English spelling, dictionary and library use complementing general study skills. 5 hours lecture. ENG 078 SKILLS FOR SUCCESSFUL WRITING (3) Prerequisite(s): Writing placement score and/or recommendation from previous instructor or academic advisor. Individualized practice in writing based on student responses to articles in current periodicals. Practice will address specific error patterns to prepare students for success in university transfer or in direct employment or in class work on the college level. Uses word processing and group editing as a means of composition. 3 hours lecture; 1 or 2 hours laboratory. ENG 092 ENGLISH FOR OCCUPATIONS (1) Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Intensive practice with English vocabulary and specialized terminology useful in the workplace. 2 hours laboratory. ENG 094 INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION (1) Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. An introduction to basic concepts and procedures useful in translation and interpretation between Spanish and English. Experience working with both general language and materials in the students occupational specialty. 2 hours laboratory. ENG 100 INTERMEDIATE WRITING (3) Prerequisite(s): Placement or ENG 010B or permission of instructor. Recommended: Keyboarding skills. Introduction to and review of paragraph and essay writing skills with emphasis on unity, support, and coherence of ideas. A general review of vocabulary, homophones, grammar, punctuation, and usage. An introduction to college-level research skills and analysis of short fiction. 3 hours lecture; 1 or 2 hours laboratory. ENG 101 COMPOSITION (3) Prerequisite(s): Placement or ENG 100 or its equivalent. Recommended: Keyboarding skills. Study of and practice in the process of writing, methods of organization, expository patterns, and a documented paper based on library and other resources, with a review of usage and syntax. 3 hours lecture. ENG 101A COMPOSITION FLEX A (3) Prerequisite(s): Placement text score, ENG 100, or at the advice of students previous English instructor. Recommended: Keyboarding skills. Study of, and practice in, the process of writing, methods of organization, expository patterns, and a documented paper based on library and other resources, with a review of usage and syntax. 3 hours lecture. * Indicates laboratory or studio fees Indicates course may be offered online

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