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1113 Freshman Composition  I    Required of all students. This course prepares students for college-level writing. Essay organization, development, and style, as well as critical thinking skills will be emphasized.

1213 Freshman Composition  II    Basic requirement for graduation. A continuation of the writing experiences begun in Composition I. Writing experiences are concurrent with thematic material, including imaginative literature and writing across the curriculum. Incorporation of research techniques leading to production of research papers. Prerequisite:  ENGL 1113.

0003 Basic Writing I  This course is for students who need to review basic grammar rules and mechanics.  Included within this course is intensive instruction in grammar, mechanics, and paragraph structure. The course also provides instruction in essay writing, editing, and proofreading.  This course does not apply towards total credit hours for graduation.

0223 Developmental Reading I  This course is designed to train students in basic reading skills; to develop vocabulary, improve reading comprehension and increase reading rate. Students are introduced to the materials they will encounter in college courses and become equipped with appropriate study skills for college success. This course does not apply towards total credit hours for graduation.