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• ENG 227: Shakespeare

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This class offers a reading of plays so selected as to be representative of the major phases of Shakespeare's career and to the genre in which he worked. Students will have the opportunity to examine his poetry, plays, and the performances of plays, and criticisms of Shakespeare's work in this writing intensive course. (Offered Spring only)
  ShareENG 227 - Shakespeare

• ENG 229: Short Story

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  Traces the development of the short story in 19th and 20th century European and American literature. Acquaints students with bibliographical and critical sources related to the short story. Representative selections read; short critical papers written.
  ShareENG 229 - Short Story

• ENG 233: Introduction to Poetry

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This writing intensive course is a study of poetry representing a variety of forms and periods by way of in-depth analysis and interpretation. For better understanding and study, students apply literary terminology to explicate poetry. In addition, students will support their analysis and assert their conclusions through careful and well-documented research using Modern Language Association (MLA) citation methods.
  ShareENG 233 - Introduction to Poetry

• ENG 242: Modern Drama

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course will include discussion of contemporary theatre as well as selected classical plays. Attendance at amateur and professional theatre productions will supplement the readings. Participation in various dramatic exercises will be encouraged.
  ShareENG 242 - Modern Drama

• ENG 251: Creative Writing

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  Open to students who have demonstrated their capacity and interest in writing. Students will study the different forms of creative writing, particularly poetry and short fiction for style and theme, in order to produce their own individual works. Through the class, students will create a portfolio of original works of poetry and fiction pieces. The process of publishing personal writing is discussed, and students who wish may undertake original work for possible publication in a student-sponsored project.
  ShareENG 251 - Creative Writing

• ENG 261: Technical Communications

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  Technical Communications provides the student with experience in preparing and drafting documents particular to most business settings. The course examines the differences in style from prose or academic settings to the workplace. Students will experience completion of projects in both collaborative and individual formats using word processing and presentation software. These assignments provide the opportunity to practice writing and communication skills.
  ShareENG 261 - Technical Communications

• ENG 290: Special Topics in English

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  A study of topics of special interest not extensively treated in regularly offered English courses. The topic is to be determined by the English Chair and/or instructor to meet demands of student body. This course is intended to build on the knowledge and skills developed in the English curriculum, to include emphasis in a specific aspect of either English literature, writing skills, or communication. This course will meet requirements for general education outcomes and will be designed to meet standards for transfer credit.
  ShareENG 290 - Special Topics in English

• ESL 018: Fundamentals of Grammar

  6.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course is designed for non-native speakers of English language to acquire fundamental grammatical structures necessary for successful oral and written communication. Students will focus on parts of speech, word order, major tenses as well as recognizing grammatical patterns and correcting common errors.
  ShareESL 018 - Fundamentals of Grammar

• ESL 019: Reading & Vocabulary I

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course is designed for non-native speakers of English language. The purpose of the course is to develop academic vocabulary and academic reading skills. Students will identify main ideas and details, analyze and discuss text. Students will develop reading strategies such as skimming, predicting, and inferring to comprehend the content.
  ShareESL 019 - Reading & Vocabulary I

• ESL 020: Academic Skills & Communications for ESL Students

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course is designed for non-native speakers of English language to improve their listening and oral communication skills. Students will develop communication, organization, and pronunciation skills necessary for effective academic presentations and discussions. Academic vocabulary building, discussion of text and oral presentations are emphasized.
  ShareESL 020 - Academic Skills & Communications for ESL Students