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EN 206-World Literature 1650
C.E. through the Present (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities; Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: EN 101
Surveys selected works of western and non-
western literature from 1650 C.E. through the
present. Cultural and historical contexts are
explored through a wide range of literary forms.
EN 210-CreativeWriting (3)
Prerequisite: EN 101
Introduces skills of writing fiction and/or poetry
and/or creative nonfiction. The complexities of
creative writing as a craft and an art are explored
through analysis of representative works, study
of techniques, and extensive practice.
EN 210J-CreativeWriting I
(Poetry/Fiction Comb.) (3)
Prerequisite: EN 101
Introduces skills of writing narrative fiction and/
or poetry and/or drama. The complexities of
creative writing as a craft and an art are explored
through analysis of representative works, study
of techniques and extensive practice.
EN 212-Newswriting and Reporting (3)
Prerequisite: EN 101
Provides instruction and practice in news reporting
and in the fundamentals of newswriting. Professional
news stories in newspapers, magazines, and the
Web will be analyzed and evaluated. The course
concentrates on key rhetorical elements, organization,
and structure of common news, features, and opinion
articles, both in print and digital news mediums.
EN 215-Technical Writing (3)
Prerequisite: EN 101
Develops the skills necessary for effective business,
scientific and technical communication through
situational writing. Includes work in audience
analysis, letter and resume writing, informal and
formal reports, graphics and presentations.
EN 216-The Short Story (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: EN 101
Surveys a wide variety of short stories that explore
themes relevant to life experiences. Analyzes the
elements of the short story with emphasis on
thematic development and relevance of the stories to
life experiences in a variety of cultures and nations.
EN 222-CreativeWriting Practicum:
Tuscarora Review Editorial Board (3)
Prerequisite: EN 210 or permission of instructor
Provides opportunities for students to work on the
College’s magazine of the creative arts for credit by
evaluating submissions of essays, short stories, poetry,
drama and two-dimensional art; by copy editing the
material; and by laying out the magazine. May be
taken three times for a maximum of nine credits.
EN 223-Classical Mythology (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: EN 101
Surveys Greek and Roman mythology, emphasizing
the impact it has had on Western literature, art, music
and human culture throughout the ages. Attention
will also be paid to the sites of the ancient world that
have gained special significance through these myths.
EN 226-Film as Literature (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: EN 101
Surveys selected films and their counterparts in
literature. Emphasizes narrative abilities of film.
EN 227-Literature: Multicultural
Perspectives (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities; Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: EN 101
Examines diverse experiences of the human
condition through the reading of selected works from
a variety of historically underrepresented groups.
EN 230-African American Literature (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities; Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: EN 101
Surveys a wide variety of African American
literature: fiction, drama and poetry. Analyzes the
elements of each of the genres with emphasis on
the literature as a response to people and events
affecting African American life, culture and rights.
EN 231-English Language Studies (3)
Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: EN 101
Introduces English language studies through a
linguistics perspective, promoting a systematic
approach to the study of language. Focuses on
prescriptive versus descriptive approaches to
grammar and syntax; sub-disciplines of linguistics:
phonology, morphology, semantics, stylistics,
discourse analysis, and sociolinguistics; English
language variation, change, and development; and
the role of English language in a multicultural society.
EN 246-Writing for Online Media (3)
Prerequisite: EN 101
Introduces students to key elements of writing for
Web communities. Students will learn techniques
to create written content for promotional
e-mails, website pages, social media, and blogs.
Students will use multiple writing strategies, and
draw from expository, creative, and journalistic
modes of expression. Students will work with a
client to develop a digital content strategy for
promoting an idea, product, event, or service
and complete several pieces of original content
to start building a professional portfolio.
ESL: ESL (English as a
Second Language)
ESL 70-Academic Reading I (0) [4]
Prerequisite: Placement on the college’s
ESL assessment (LOEP)
Designed for students whose native language is
not English, but who have a working knowledge
of the English language. This course focuses on
developing the strategies, vocabulary, and fluency
necessary for comprehension of academic texts.
ESL 71-Academic Grammar &Writing I (0) [4]
Prerequisite: Placement on the college’s
ESL assessment (LOEP)
Designed for students whose native language is
not English, but who have a working knowledge
and understanding of the English language.
Includes integrated instruction in grammar
and writing with emphasis on developing the
grammar proficiency for academic writing
necessary for success in subsequent ESL courses.
ESL 72-Academic Reading II (0) [4]
Prerequisites: (ESL 70 and ESL 71) or (ESL 98
and ESL 95) or placement on the college’s ESL
assessment (LOEP); Corequisite: ESL 73
Designed for students whose native language is
not English, but who have advanced knowledge
of the English language. This course focuses on
developing proficiency in the employment of
reading strategies and usage, and comprehension
of college-level vocabulary necessary for success in
credit courses. Placement is based upon students’
performance on the college’s ESL assessment.
ESL 73-Academic Grammar &Writing II (0) [4]
Prerequisites: (ESL 70 and ESL 71) or (ESL 98
and ESL 95) or placement on the college’s ESL
assessment (LOEP); Corequisite: ESL 72
Designed for students whose native language is
not English, but who have advanced knowledge
and understanding of the English language.
Includes integrated instruction in grammar
and writing with an emphasis on developing
grammatical variety and sophistication for academic
communication as well as an introduction to
integrating sources In academic essay writing.
ESL 76-Academic Oral
Communication Skills I (0) [3]
Prerequisite: Placement by the college’s LOEP
assessment into ESL Level I or higher
Designed to help students practice and improve
academic listening and speaking skills as needed
for functioning successfully in academic and
professional settings. There will be exercises, practice,
and small and large group activities designed
to develop the academic listening/note-taking,
pronunciation, and oral presentation skills necessary
for the rigor of degree programs and/or professional
communication. Credits are not applicable toward
graduation. Placement is based upon students’
performance on the college’s ESL assessment.