ENG-094 is a co-requisite of ENG-131A as part of the Accelerated Learning Program and provides writing, reading, study skills, and non-cognitive instructional support of the ENG-131 curriculum. Course work will help students develop as college writers and readers through discussion, workshop, homework, and occasional reading and writing assignments that complement ENG-131 work.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
To help students become successful readers and writers in college. The course is explicitly designed as an accelerated learning class, pairing individualized developmental coursework with college-level coursework in order to help students more efficiently develop their college level reading and writing skills. Students should be engaged in developing their literacy and academic capabilities while receiving support for non-cognitive issues as they progress through the co-requisite ENG-131 curriculum.
- Rhetorical Awareness
A. Situational writing
B. Writing for audiences
C. Academic and non-academic voice
D. Rhetorical genres and modes
E. Standardized language recognition - Writing Process
A. Understanding contexts and assignments
B. Developing topics and ideas
C. Writing drafts
D. Workshop and feedback
E. Revision
F. Editing and proofreading - Academic Skills
A. Writing the academic essay
B. Academic integrity
C. Academic engagement
D. Campus culture and academic support
E. Study skills - Reading
A. Vocabulary development
B. Narrative and expository text work
C. Disciplinary reading - Non-Cognitive Learning Issues
A. External and internal influences on education
B. Student services
C. Emotions and learning
D. Resistance and classroom engagement
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate success in ENG-131.
- Determine appropriate resources to call upon for assistance with academic and non-cognitive difficulties.
- Adapt reading and writing strategies for application across the curriculum.
Assessment and Requirements
All assessment of student achievement is left to the discretion of the individual instructor. Assessment of ENG-094 is not contingent upon assessment in the co-requisite ENG-131 class. ENG-094 replaces the ENG-093 and ENG-081 developmental sequence to accelerate enrollment into college level coursework. Students must earn a grade of S (satisfactory) in ENG-094 to meet their developmental English requirements before advancing to their next college level writing class. Students who do not pass ENG-094 must reenter the standard developmental sequence to take ENG-093 and, if necessary, ENG-081.
Requirements:
- At least two individual conferences focusing on student reading and writing practices.
- Formal instruction in academic reading.
- An attendance/participation policy in accordance with instructor's ENG-131 attendance policy.
Recommendations:
- An emphasis on in-class participation.
- Supplemental writing workshops for ENG-131 assignments.
- Frequent reading practice using ENG-131 readings.
- Frequent exploratory writing practice.
- Building a supportive, communal classroom atmosphere.
In addition, instructors are highly encouraged to: Create a supportive, empowering environment in their classrooms in order to invite students into college culture;
Use non-prescriptive, collaborative, and encouraging assessments including workshops, revision practices, and portfolios;
Welcome and support the diverse identities, backgrounds, and academic experiences of our students as essential foundations for college community.