or degree. (Prerequisite: A minimum score of 66 on the Reading Comprehension portion of the ACCUPLACER basic skills test or successful completion of ENGL0518 and FYEX0100) (FYEX1000 is also recommended and advised concurrent if placed directly into ENGL0528) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) ENGL1020 College Communications This course will provide an opportunity to sharpen communication skills, both written and oral, through writing papers and giving presentations. Principles common to both forms of verbal communication--such as focus, support, and organization--will be covered, as will features more particular to writing (e.g. paragraph and essay unity) and to speaking (e.g. speech delivery skills). This is a diploma-level course which does not transfer to two or four-year programs. (Prerequisite: A minimum score of 78 on the Reading Comprehension portion of the ACCUPLACER basic skills test or a minimum score of 18 on the English subject area of the ACT test or successful completion of ENGL0528) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) ENGL1025 Writing about the Short Story The course emphasizes reading, writing, and critical thinking skills through analysis of a variety of short fiction styles and approaches. This is an essay writing course, similar to an expository writing course, but with the focus on writing about the short story. The student will write several papers, including at least one with multiple sources and proper documentation. This is a diploma- level course which does not transfer to two or four-year programs. (Prerequisite: A minimum score of 78 on the Reading Comprehension portion of the ACCUPLACER basic skills test or a minimum score of 18 on the English subject area of the ACT test or successful completion of ENGL0528) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) ENGL1165 Introduction to Literature This course will serve to introduce the student to various aspects of literature, including its genres (fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and/or drama), its formal aesthetic elements (e.g. plot, metaphor, point of view, etc.), and its communication of ideas as they relate to the human condition. (Meets MnTC goal 6) (Prerequisite: A minimum score of 78 in the Reading Comprehension portion of the ACCUPLACER basic skills test or a minimum score of 21 in the Reading Subject area of the ACT test or successful completion of ENGL0528) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ENGL1215 College Writing I This course involves expository writing based on experience, direct observation, research and reading with emphasis on critical thinking skills, rhetorical strategies, and style. (Meets MnTC Goal 1) (Prerequisites: A minimum score of 78 on the Reading Comprehension portion of the ACCUPLACER basic skills test or a minimum score of 18 on the English subject area of the ACT test or successful completion of ENGL0528) (3 Credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ENGL1265 Multicultural Literature This course will examine the diversity of North American culture through a varied body of literature produced by members of specific minority cultures within North America. The literature may include, but is not limited to, novels, short stories, memoirs, poetry, creative nonfiction, drama, and oral tradition. (Meets MnTC Goal 6 and Goal 7) (Prerequisites: A minimum score of 78 in the Reading Comprehension portion of the ACCUPLACER basic skills test, or a minimum score of 21 in the Reading Subject area of the ACT test, or successful completion of ENGL 0528) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) 132 Course Descriptions ENGL1365 Survey of British Literature This course will focus on the major periods, authors, and canonical works of British literature during the years 1500 to 1850. Readings will include works of poetry, drama, and fiction from the time period. ENGL1410 Technical Writing This course studies the theory and practice of technical writing emphasizing clarity and conciseness in written communication for practical and professional purposes.(Meets MnTC Goal 1) (Prerequisite: A minimum score of 78 on the Reading Comprehension portion of the ACCUPLACER basic skills test or a minimum score of 18 on the English subject area of the ACT test or successful completion of ENGL0528) (3 Credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ENGL1445 Introduction to Creative Writing This course will serve to introduce the student to the practice of creative writing, specifically to the techniques involved in writing poetry and short fiction. In addition to writing their own poems and stories, students will read and discuss a number of contemporary examples in these genres. (Meets MnTC goals 1 & 6) (Prerequisites: A minimum score of 78 on the Reading Comprehension portion of the ACCUPLACER basic skills test or a minimum score of 18 on the English subject area of the ACT test or successful completion of ENGL0528) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ENGL2440 Creative Writing: Fiction This course will serve to develop, at a higher level than that of an introductory creative writing course, students’ facility in writing fiction. In addition to sharpening and expanding their individual narrative and fictive technique, students will read and respond critically to a variety of others’ fictional works in terms of their craft and may be asked to respond constructively to peers’ works. Students will be challenged not only to develop their natural talents in fiction writing, but also to work on their less developed areas. By the end of the course, students will compile a portfolio demonstrating careful revisions of their best work. (Meets MnTC Goals 1 & 6) (Prerequisite: C or higher in ENGL 1445 Introduction to Creative Writing) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ENGL2450 Creative Writing: Nonfiction This course will serve to develop, at a higher level than that of an introductory creative writing or essay course, students’ facility in writing nonfiction. In addition to sharpening and expanding nonfiction prose techniques, students will read and respond critically to a variety of others’ nonfictional works in terms of their craft and may be asked to respond constructively to peers’ works. Students will be challenged not only to develop their natural talents in nonfiction, but also to work on less developed areas. Forms and genres such as creative nonfiction, the literary essay, prose poetry, the magazine feature article, memoir, and travel and nature writing may be addressed. By the end of the course, students will compile a portfolio demonstrating careful revisions of their best work. (Meets MnTC Goals 1 & 6) (Prerequisite: A minimum score of 78 on the Reading Comprehension portion of the ACCUPLACER basic skills test or a minimum score of 18 on the English subject area of the ACT test) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ENGL2460 Creative Writing: Poetry This course will serve to develop, at a higher level than that of an introductory creative writing course, students’ facility in writing poetry. In addition to sharpening and expanding personal poetic technique, students will read and respond critically to a variety of poetic works by others in terms of their craft and may be asked
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