ENGL 90 - Preparing for College Composition and Research

    Recent Professors
    Michael W. Shaffer
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ENGL 90
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    English 90 is a class designed to build the students' skill level and confidence in academic reading and writing and prepare them for college level work, including research. The course emphasizes the relationship of reading, thinking, and writing, providing instruction in college-level critical reading skills, including the application of advanced reading comprehension skills, critical analysis, evaluation of college-level texts, as well as instruction in college-level essay development, including the concepts of coherence, clarity, and unity, and the correct use of grammar. A minimum of 5,000-6,000 words of writing is required.
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    Tue Thu 10:30am–12:00pm