English 102 is the first of a two-course sequence designed to improve the linguistic abilities of those for whom English is a second language. This course provides grammar and writing instruction for students who require more focused work in revising language usage and composing than English 103 can provide. Placement required.
Outcomes: Students will develop skill in: writing essays that develop a clearly-stated governing idea and that provide relevant support for that idea; proceeding through all stages of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, and revising, with emphasis on improving language usage; editing their own compositions, and working with other students in peer-editing groups; consistently employing English-language grammar, usage, and punctuation.
Outcomes: Students will develop skill in: writing essays that develop a clearly-stated governing idea and that provide relevant support for that idea; proceeding through all stages of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, and revising, with emphasis on improving language usage; editing their own compositions, and working with other students in peer-editing groups; consistently employing English-language grammar, usage, and punctuation.