Volunteer State Community College | Division of Humanities
ENGL 1010 English Composition I (3)
Writing expository compositions based primarily on analysis of essays and literary works; emphasis on rhetorical modes, documentation skills, and revision. PREREQUISITE: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or acceptable placement scores.
ENGL 1020 English Composition II (3)
Writing argumentative compositions based on issues raised in essays and literary works; emphasis on research skills, support, and revision. PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1010.
ENGL 1030 Introduction to Film (3)
A general education course designed to meet the fine arts requirement. This course provides an introduction to and overview of film as an art form; emphasis on understanding the nature of film and its place in culture, with overviews of the history and theory of film and the production process. PREREQUISITE: An acceptable placement score, or DSPR 0800 and DSPW 0800.
ENGL 2010 Introduction to Poetry and Drama (3)
Reading representative and significant poems and plays; emphasis on analysis, interpretation, and appreciation. PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1020.
ENGL 2020 Introduction to Fiction (3)
Reading representative and significant short stories, novellas, and novels; emphasis on analysis, interpretation, and appreciation. PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1020.
ENGL 2110 Survey of American Literature I (3)
Reading representative and significant works of American literature from the beginning to the Civil War; discussion of literature within its social and historical context. PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1020.
ENGL 2120 Survey of American Literature II (3)
Reading representative and significant works of American literature from the Civil War to the present; discussion of literature within its social and historical context. PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1020.
ENGL 2310 Survey of World Literature I (3)
Reading representative and significant works of world literature from ancient literature to 1650; discussion of the literature within its social and historical context. PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1020.
ENGL 2320 Survey of World Literature II (3)
Reading representative and significant works of world literature from 1650 to the present; discussion of the literature within its social and historical context. PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1020.
ENGL 110* Technical Writing (3)
A course to provide continued improvement in written communication necessary for technical, business and medical fields. Emphasis on locating, organizing and presenting primary and secondary information and problem solving in a variety of career-related formats. PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1010 Does not satisfy requirements for ENGL 1020.
ENGL 230 Creative Writing (3)
An elective course in developing and revising creative writing (fiction, poetry, drama, and/or personal essay) for publication or personal satisfaction. PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1020 or permission of instructor.
ENGL 280T Individual Problems in English (1-3)
A course designed to allow the student to pursue special interests in English. This course may not be taken in lieu of any ENGL 2000 level course. Only six hours may be counted toward graduation. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.
ENGL 290P* English Practicum (3)
Students will study methods for effective tutoring in writing with practical experience in the Writing Center. Emphasis on writing improvement based on common rhetorical modes and interpersonal communication skills. PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1020. Student must be recommended. Five laboratory hours per week. Not intended for transfer.
