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  • ENG 164: Advanced Composition

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course further develops and refines the student's abilities in expository and argumentative writing, introducing the student to the methods, techniques, and materials of research. The written work of the course includes the completion of an in-depth research paper done by the student under the instructor's supervision. The course continues to stress conciseness and clarity of expression; reviews mechanics implicit in correction and revision of written composition; and teaches English usage and grammar as needed. Prerequisite:    ENG 161
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  • ENG 165: Creative Writing

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Acquaints students with the techniques of writing description, poetry and short fiction. Student writings will be viewed as statements of the individual's creative self as well as work to be considered for publication. It is advised that students complete a literature course before taking this course. Prerequisite:    ENG 161 or Instructor Permission
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  • ENG 166: Human Services Writing

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Course stresses skills necessary for human services writing. In addition to stressing writing skills, course provides direction and practice in the generation of specific documents student is likely to produce in his/her field. Special attention is given to writing characterized by accuracy, objectively, and clarity. Course includes training in job-related forms and human services reports such as social histories, case notes, court reports, summary reports, records, interviewing and observations, social histories, memos, and letters. Students will learn elements of content and the structure of records used in the human services field. Special emphasis is placed on separating factual information and interpretive analysis.
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  • ENG 168: Police Report Writing

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Course stresses skills necessary for criminal justice writing. In addition to stressing writing skills, course focuses on the practical application of skills central to all types of communications criminal justice personnel are called upon to use in their daily work. The course includes training in job related forms and the reports, such as narrative reports, search warrants, affidavits of probable cause, and reports for tracking and logging of evidence. Course stresses proofreading and editing, research methods, reading in the field, development of listening skills and interacting in discussion and problem-solving groups. Special emphasis is placed on separating factual information and interpretive analysis. Prerequisite:    ENG 161
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  • ENG 200: Writing About Literature

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Writing About Literature is an entry point into the English major, providing the techniques for compositions that demonstrate an informed, critical analysis of literary works. Students will read short fiction, poetry, and drama, develop analytical interpretations supported by research and critical theory, and compose a series of essays that emphasize clear and original understanding of the works appropriate MLA documentation and format.
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  • ENG 225: Hip Hop Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course identifies and examines the theoretical, cultural, and socio-historical foundations of Hip Hop. This course will analyze the conceptual roots and principles of Hip Hop particularly examining both the urban American origins of Hip Hop and its wider socio-political implications and influence. This course will also examine the role of the Hip Hop imagination on American and the world.
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  • ENG 233: Children's Literature

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course familiarizes students with a wide variety of literary genres ranging from traditional folk tales and nursery rhymes to modern fiction. Attention will be given to the history and the critical study of children's literature and practical application of methodology in the classroom.
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  • ENG 240: Science Fiction

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Introduces the foundations, traditions and trends of the genre of science fiction. In examining classic and contemporary works, the course will explore themes such as time travel, social satire dehumanization, utopia, visions of technical innovations and encounters with aliens. Corequisite:    ENG 161
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  • ENG 245: Creative Writing II

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course is designed to give the student an additional opportunity to develop creative writing abilities. An array of exercises and examples from fiction and poetry will allow students to explore different options in creatively expressing themselves in writing and in presenting work publicly. Using techniques of poetry and fiction established in ENG 165, students will compose longer works small collections of poetry, longer short stories, themed collections, or chapters from a novel. Imagination, creativity, and discipline in creating a writing life will be stressed. Prerequisite:    ENG 165 (ENG 256 is Recommended)
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  • ENG 250: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course examines methods of language instruction, providing prospective teachers with tools for teaching child, adolescent and adult English Language Learners. Language acquisition theory, assessment, cultural and linguistic context, and Pennsylvania ELL standards for PreK-12 will addressed.
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