Preparation for College Composition (ENGL 151)

5 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 250 or 650 with a grade of C, CR, P or better, or designated score on college English skills placement test
Lecture: 5 hours
Developing writing skills. Students will implement writing process strategies in the production of 500-750 word essays. Course will emphasize techniques for developing descriptive, narrative, and expository essays, including essays requiring research and the inclusion of source materials, while demonstrating control over structural components of writing. Students will also develop critical reading skills and information-gathering competency. Satisfactory completion of this course will prepare students for ENGL 1A. Note: Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 649 will complement studies in ENGL 151. May be repeated one time. (MJC ENGL 50)