English Advising Guide

Register for ENGL 0960 to improve vocabulary, reading comprehension skills, sentence-level grammar, and beginning paragraphing skills.

Students taking ENGL 0960 should feel confident reading directions, reading articles and short textbook passages, responding to readings, constructing complete sentences, and short paragraphs.

In ENGL 0960 students will learn to develop and improve basic grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure skills while being introduced to the writing process. They will also develop and improve reading comprehension skills, reading strategies, vocabulary, and reading flexibility at an intermediate level.

Register for ENGL 0970 to improve college-level vocabulary, reading comprehension skills including how to read college-level textbooks and articles, advanced paragraphing skills and beginning essay-writing skills.

Students taking ENGL 0970 should feel confident reading and responding critically to articles and textbook passages and composing paragraphs and short essays.

In ENGL 0970 students will expand upon grammar, usage, and sentence structure skills while employing the writing process effectively. They will also develop and improve reading comprehension skills, reading strategies, vocabulary, and reading flexibility at an advanced level.

Students taking ENGL 1000 should feel confident reading and responding to brief articles and textbook passages; as well as, composing and editing complete sentences and short paragraphs.

In ENGL 1000 students will gain an understanding of the relationship between strong writing skills and college/career success. Students will compose professional emails, resumes, brochures, and other business-focused writings. Intended for AAS students.