2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

ENG 112A Writing Methods/College
Composition II
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 3 and a “C” grade or better in any
approved college level composition I course. Expands abilities and
versatility in reading, language awareness, and composing for a range
of purposes, audiences, and situations, including academic research
writing.This course will transfer to universities and partially fulfill the
college’s English composition requirement. Credit may be earned in
only ENG 112 or ENG 112A or ENG 112H. (45-30)
ENG 112H College Composition II - Honors 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 3 and a “C” grade or better in any
approved college level composition I course and permission of the Honors
Office.. Expands students’ abilities and versatility in reading, language
awareness, and composing for a range of purposes, audiences, and
situations, including academic research writing. Provides opportunities
to engage in independent intellectual inquiry to foster deeper learning.
Credit may be earned in only ENG 112 or ENG 112A or ENG 112H. (45-0)
ENG 113 Technical Communication 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition I course.
Covers techniques for presentation of technical material in formal and
informal written reports, letters and other current forms of business
and technical communication. Emphasizes general principles used for
successful written communication experiences in the professional world
and the development of thinking and organizational skills, with specific
applications to technical courses or professional case studies. (45-0)
ENG 115 Mass Media 3 Sem Hrs
Surveys books, newspapers, magazines, recordings, film, radio,
television, advertising, public relations and electronics. Includes media
history operations, products, current issues and criticisms (45-0)
ENG 116 News Writing 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: ENG 115 or permission of instructor. Studies fundamental
principles of gathering information and writing basic news stories.
Emphasizes the elements of news, the lead, Associate Press style, news
sources and structures of news stories. (30-30)
ENG 120 Introduction to Creative Writing 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition I
course. Begins the exploration of personal writing, fiction, drama,
and poetry. Focuses on understanding the basics of each genre and
practicing them. Includes peer critique, instructor comments, and
extensive revisions. (45-0)
ENG 195W Library Research Skills 2 Sem Hrs
Develops information literacy for success with college-level academic
research. Credit may be earned in LIB 195W or ENG 195W but not in
both. (30-0)
ENG 205 English Internship I 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: ENG 116 with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade and discipline
approval. Provides advanced hands-on experience through internship
with approved off-site employer or organization with multimedia
opportunities. Requires 5 hours per week under direct supervision of
on-site internship coordinator. (0-75)
ENG 210 English Internship II 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: ENG 116 with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade and discipline
approval. Provides advanced hands-on experience through internship
with approved off-site employer or organization with multimedia
opportunities. Requires 10 hours per week under direct supervision of
on-site internship coordinator. (0-150)
ENG 211 Advanced Composition 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition II
course or ENG 113 or permission of instructor. Continues to practice
forms of academic writing such as the summary, report based upon
research, and the analytical essay. Emphasizes writing process and
examines the origins and purpose of academic discourse. Approaches
may include workshops, conferencing, publication and word processing
at the discretion of the instructor. (45-0)
ENG 211H Advanced Composition 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition II
course and permission of Honors Program Office . Continues to practice
forms of academic writing such as the summary, report based upon
research, and the analytical essay. Emphasizes writing process and
examines the origins and purpose of academic discourse. Approaches
may include workshop, conferencing, publication and word processing
at the discrtion of the instructor. (45-0)
ENG 213 Advanced Technical Communication 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: ENG 112 or ENG 113 with a “C” (2.0) or better. Provides
experience in the written and oral presentation of technical material.
Includes practice in professional formal and informal written reports,
research in technical, scientific, or medical topics. Strengthens skills
in professional level writing style and applications. Practices online
research, document production, and technology application. (45-0)
ENG 214 Introduction to Professional
Writing
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition
II course or permission of instructor. Introduces students to genres
unique to professional writers, such as review writing, grant writing,
freelance writing, and magazine writing, and will highlight issues of
marketability. (45-0)
ENG 216W New Media Writing 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A college level composition I course with a “C” grade or
better, or permission of instructor. Focuses on creating multimedia texts
and creatively and appropriately remediating print texts for interactive
electronic environments, identifying and selecting the most appropriate
media for a given purpose, and writing critically and knowledgeably
about issues and questions raised by digital culture. (45-0)
ENG 217 Advanced Reporting 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: ENG 116. Focuses on advanced journalistic techniques
and news gathering methods, handling specialized assignments in
government, crime, courts, sports, business and education plus editorial
columns and entertainment reviews. Class members work on The Delta
Collegiate. (30-30)
ENG 230 English Internship III 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: ENG 116 with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade and discipline
approval. Provides advanced hands-on experience through internship
with approved off-site employer or organization with multimedia
opportunities. Requires 15 hours per week under direct supervision of
on-site internship coordinator. (0-225)
ENG 253 Creative Writing: Poetry 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition II
course. A course in the writing of poetry. Students are encouraged to
develop their own poetry writing skills and understanding. In addition to
other classroom activities, there are discussions and writing assignments.
The instructor may also choose to require analysis of published poetry
and criticism. (45-0)
ENG 254 Creative Writing: Fiction 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition II
course. Focuses on the writing of prose--chiefly short stories. Encourages
students to develop their own writing styles. Includes other classroom
activities, discussions and writing assignments, requiring analysis and
criticisms of other students’ work. (45-0)
ENG 256 Creative Non-Fiction 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition II
course or permission of instructor. Requires students to draw on personal
experiences and viewpoints to produce a range of writing, and read and
respond to published works of creative nonfiction. Includes reading
memoirs, autobiographies, journals, essays, and other subjective literary
forms. Emphasizes both generating and revising writing. (45-0)
372 Delta College 2012-2013