ENGLISH
NOTE: Students entering the college with an ACT English Sub-Test Score below 19 are required to take the appropriate assessment test(s) and demonstrate appropriate knowledge of writing for course placement. The six-hour composition requirement will be met with English 1113( Principles of English Composition I) and English 1213 ( Principles of English Composition II).
ENG 0113 Basic Grammar 3-0-0
Basic Grammar is a study of grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and an introduction to paragraph development. This course is designed to address deficiencies in high school curricular requirements and/or writing competency as identified by the ACT English Subset score of the English placement exam. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on placement test(s). A grade of “C” or better will advance the student to ENG 0123. (Fall, Spring)
ENG 0123 Fundamentals of English 3-0-0
Fundamentals of English is a study of paragraph development, writing styles and processes, and introduction to essay writing. This course addresses deficiencies in either high school curriculum and/or writing competency as identified by the English Subset score of the English placement exam. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on placement test(s) or completion of ENG 0113 with grade of “C” or better. A grade of “C” or better will advance the student to ENG 1113. (Fall, Spring)
ENG 1113 Principles of English Composition I 3-0-3
Principles of English Composition I is a study of correct usage and writing modes. The class places particular emphasis upon writing short expository and persuasive essays. Prerequisite: ACT of 19 or higher or 40 or higher on the ASSET Writing Skills Exam. The student must receive a grade of “C” or better to advance to ENG 1213. (Fall, Spring) OSRHE Matrix: E001
ENG 1213 Principles of English Composition II 3-0-3
Principles of English Composition II is a continuation of Principles of English Composition I ENG 1113. Study focuses on writing argumentive essays. A research paper is a criterion for completion of the course. Prerequisite: ENG 1113 with a grade of “C” or higher. (Fall, Spring) OSRHE Matrix: E002
ENG 1313 Technical Report Writing 3-0-3
Technical Report Writing may be taken instead of ENG 1213 by students in career-oriented programs. Students should contact the English Department or Business Department for a current list of qualifying programs. The course focuses on written expression, vocabulary and report writing. Prerequisite: ENG 1113. (Varies) OSRHE Matrix: E012
ENG 1803 Native American Contemporary Literature (Also NAS 1803) 3-0-3
This course studies American Indian authors books, poetry, prose, and other American Indian focused literary compositions. OSRHE Matrix: AI 003
ENG 2113 Creative Writing 3-0-3
Creative Writing includes instruction and practice in writing. The course places special emphasis upon voice, style and expression. Prerequisite: ENG 1213 or permission of instructor. (A writing sample may be required before permission to enroll is granted.) OSRHE Matrix: E010
ENG 2300 Special Problems in English Varies
Special Problems in English may be taken for one to four credit hours and may be repeated to a maximum of eight credit hours. Students should contact the English Department for additional information. (Varies)
ENG 2343 Introduction to Sign Language 3-0-3
Introduction to Sign Language consists of the history of signing, expressive and receptive finger spelling, introduction to American Sign Language, and Signed English. (Varies) OSRHE Matrix: WL101
ENG 2353 Sign Language II 3-0-3
Sign Language II is a continuation of ENG 2343. Students continue to develop skills which began in Introduction to Sign Language. Prerequisite: ENG 2343. (Varies) OSRHE Matrix: WL101
ENG 2413 Introduction to Literature (Also HUM 2413) 3-0-3
Introduction to Literature will introduce the reader to literature and literary concepts, using poetry, short stories and plays. (Fall) OSRHE Matrix: E003, HH003
ENG 2433 World Literature I (Also HUM 2433) 3-0-3
World Literature I is the study of cultural, philosophical, and religious themes from antiquity through the 1700s, especially as these ideas are represented in masterpieces of literature from around the world. Readings focus on the social values in and various artists’ personal perceptions of ancient societies, including Greece, India, Africa, China, and others. (Varies) OSRHE Matrix: E008, HH003
ENG 2543 Survey of English Literature I (Also HUM 2543) 3-0-3
Survey of English Literature I consists of historical and artistic developments linked together in a sampling of the best of English literary heritage. Beginning with the Anglo-Saxon world, the course moves through the Middle Ages, the Early Modern Period and the Restoration and the Eighteenth Century. (Varies) OSRHE Matrix: E006, HH003
ENG 2653 Survey of English Literature II (Also HUM 2653) 3-0-3
Survey of English Literature II is a continuation of English 2543, examining the poetry of the Romantics from Wordsworth to Keats through poetry and prose of the Victorians to the perplexities of Modern and Postmodern art and literature. (Spring) OSRHE Matrix: E007, HH003
ENG 2753 Survey of American Literature I (Also HUM 2753) 3-0-3
Survey of American Literature I is a chronological view of writers, contributing to literature in America from 1492-1865, with a diversity of genre and multicultural approaches. This course will examine the historical, social and cultural themes and implications of American literature, as well as literary form. (Varies) OSRHE Matrix: E004, HH003
ENG 2883 Survey of American Literature II (Also HUM 2883) 3-0-3
Survey of American Literature II is a chronological view of writers, contributing to literature in America from 1865 to the present, with a diversity of genre and multicultural approaches. This course will examine the historical, social and cultural themes and implications of American literature, as well as literary form. (Varies) OSRHE Matrix: E005, HH003