Developmental English (CCDE)
CCDE 105 N Effective Communication Skills 4 Credits (4)
Instruction and practice in basic communication, to include written and oral presentations. Develops thinking, writing, speaking, reading, and listening skills necessary for successful entry to college and university classes. Provides laboratory. (3+2P)
Provides Lab
Learning Outcomes
- Structure and logically organize a written paragraph using a topic sentence and appropriate transitions
- Support a point or claim using at least three examples, details, facts, or other appropriate evidence without inappropriate digression
- Identify three pre-writing strategies and explain how they are generated/used
CCDE 110 N General Composition 4 Credits (4)
Instruction and practice in preparation for college-level writing. Students will develop and write short essays. Provides laboratory. (3+2P)
Provides Lab
Learning Outcomes
- Avoid the most common and problematic editing errors, including spelling errors, use of inappropriate verb form, and major sentence errors;
- Demonstrate the ability to successfully plan an essay with a detailed outline that includes a limited thesis statement and planning for sufficient content for well- developed body paragraphs;
- Identify at least two types of plagiarism and the most common strategies for avoiding them.