English/Communications/Writing - Eastwick College
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Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
54 hours. (12 weeks)
August, 2019 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: produce correctly formatted professional documents; illustrate writing with accuracy and correctness; explain the structural relationship of a sentence so that correct grammar usage and mechanics are applied with reference to their career goals; practice the tools for effective and accurate business communications; illustrate the structure of the English language; employ the types and uses of professional writing formats required and commonly used; produce practical applications of the various writing formats taught through oral presentation and written assignments; reproduce the elements of a five-paragraph essay; and identify outlining techniques for essay writing.
This course is designed to teach students structural relationships in order to assure accuracy and correctness in written expression. Students produce a variety of essays and written communications, including those related to professional careers. Correct grammar, usage, and mechanics are emphasized. Students learn to use the fundamentals of research and the basic techniques of APA documentation. Outside preparation time includes writing paragraphs, short essays, and opinion papers.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in English, Communication, College Composition I, or Writing (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
54 hours (12 weeks).
August 2019 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: produce correctly formatted professional documents; illustrate writing with accuracy and correctness; explain the structural relationship of a sentence so that correct grammar usage and mechanics are applied with reference to their career goals; practice the tools for effective and accurate business communications; illustrate the structure of the English language; employ the types and uses of professional writing formats required and commonly used in writing a research paper; produce practical applications of the various writing formats taught through oral presentation and written assignments; reproduce the elements of a five-paragraph essay; and identify outlining techniques for essay writing.
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of writing and the application of critical thinking skills. Analysis and interpretation lead to the writing of documents using the cause and effect, persuasive, and argumentative modes. Structural relationships and correctness of grammar, usage, and mechanics are emphasized as they pertain to careers, professional writing, and research. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of research and the basic techniques of APA documentation. Outside preparation includes completion of workbook assignments, essays, and a research paper. Prerequisite: English Composition I (DE) (E101).
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in English, English Composition II, or Creative Writing (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
54 hours (12 weeks).
August 2019 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: communicate and write with accuracy and correctness; emphasize the structural relationship of a sentence so that correct grammar usage and mechanics are applied with reference to the students’ career goals; demonstrate effective and accurate verbal and written communication skills; utilize effective research skills; illustrate the structure of the English language; apply critical thinking strategies to communicate appropriately in given situations; and produce practical applications of the various writing formats taught through oral presentation and written assignments.
Major topics include: fundamental aspects of communication, including theory, perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, and listening. These principles are applied to communication with individuals, small groups and the public.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Communication or Communication Studies (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
24 hours (12 Weeks).
August 2019 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: define the meaning of technical communication and profiling audiences; describe the communication process; apply a variety of technical communication styles; prepare research, orientated documents and design pages; create visual aids for written communication and presentation; plan and compose a proper set of written instructions; develop and critique informal reports and professional emails; develop and critique a formal report; plan, deliver, and critique a full-length oral presentation; analyze, compose, and critique a series of job application materials; and employ the concepts of the course material gained by participating in and attending all classes.
Instruction is delivered via written assignments; oral presentations; participation exercises; textbook reading; and lectures. Prerequisite: English Composition II (EB) (E201).
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Technical Writing, Business Writing, English, or Business and Technology (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
