ENGL 1010: Composition I The purpose of the ENGL 1010 course is to introduce students to writing and evaluating argumentative essays, developing awareness of rhetorical techniques used in persuasive writing, and applying argumentative techniques in a research paper. Students who are planning to pursue an A.A., A.S. or an A.S.T. degree must take this course as a degree requirement. Prerequisite: Satisfactory ACT or placement test scores.

ENGL 1020: Composition II The purpose of the ENGL 1020 course is to develop writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required in ENGL 1010, with emphasis on interpretation and evaluation, and more advanced research methods, using literature (short fiction, poetry, and drama) as the text or subject for discussion and writing. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or placement test scores.