Page 204 of Cochise College 2006-2007 Catalog by Cochise College Arizona

203 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS v Indicates laboratory or studio fees 8 Indicates course may be offered online ENG 111 GRAMMAR,USAGE AND PUNCTUATION (3) Prerequisite(s): ENG 100, placement in ENG 101, or permission of instructor. An in-depth study of the mechanics of English required for academic and workplace communication. Emphasis is placed on grammar, word usage, punctuation, spelling, conciseness and clarity in both spoken and written language. The rules and style recommendations covered are those that should prove helpful in the academic and/or business communities. 3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory. ENG 1198 CREATIVE WRITING (3) Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 or permission of instructor. An introduction to creative writers and writing, using professional models of narrative prose, drama, fiction, and poetry, along with original student work to analyze and critique. 3 hours lecture. ENG 167 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (3) Prerequisite(s): CIS 116 or equivalent proficiency and BUS 111 with a grade of C or better, or placement in ENG 101. A study of business communications prepared in a business organization, including typical internal and external communications (letters, memos, proposals and reports). Emphasis will be on applying English fundamentals, usage, syntax, and organization ideas as well as on using technology appropriately to conduct research and to create documents. This course will also stress listening and speaking skills. Identical to BUS 167. 3 hours lecture. ENG 179 APPLIED TECHNICAL WRITING (3) Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or placement into ENG 101. An applied skills course on writing clear, applied organizational reports and communications. Assignments will stress the processes and products for reporting technical information with emphasis on writing mechanics/syntax, forms/formats and technical style. Identical to CIS 179 and BUS 179. 3 hours lecture. ENG 192 SPECIAL TOPICS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (0.5 1) Prerequisite(s): None. A rotating forum/seminar emphasizing linguistic development and change, regional language and literature, literary styles, folklore and related topics. The title of the course will vary depending on the topic each time the course number is used. Topics will vary in accordance with changes in student need and interest. Cochise College elective credit only unless otherwise designated in degree programs. Course may be repeated. ENG 203 ADVANCED COMPOSITION (3) Prerequisite(s): ENG 102. An introduction to writing critically about literature with analysis of various literary genres. Credit for ENG 104 will not be granted if the student has taken ENG 203. 3 hours lecture. ENG 206 CRITICAL WRITING (3) Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 102 or permission of instructor. A study of composition as an analytical, interpretative process requiring the student to make rational judgments based on valid criteria. For students who wish to pursue further composition and reading skills, to prepare for upper-division writing at the university level, or to improve critical-thinking skills. 3 hours lecture. ENG 209 INTRODUCTION TO POETRY (3) Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 or permission of instructor. An exploration of selected traditional, modern, and contemporary world poetry. 3 hours lecture.

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