Course Descriptions

Developmental English Course Descriptions

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DRDG-091 - READING LEVEL 1  3 credits
Reading 1 offers practice in active reading skills for improved comprehension and efficiency, as well as vocabulary development using a variety of materials from textbooks, literature, and periodicals. Students will be introduced to the STCC Library in this course.
This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC.
DRDG-092 - READING LEVEL 2  3 credits
Reading 2 emphasizes critical reading, addressing general and specific comprehension skills for library research, reading textbooks, technical material and literature. Vocabulary development focuses on context and structural analysis.
This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC.
DWRT-095 - REVIEW OF SENTENCES AND PARAGRAPHS  3 credits
DWRT-095, a sentence skills course, is intended for students who would benefit from a comprehensive review of English sentence structure, covering rules of grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and standard usage. Paragraph development is also introduced in preparation, upon successful completion of the course, for advancement to Review for College Writing (DWRT-099).Enrollment in DWRT-095 is required, based on English Placement test results, and cannot be counted for graduation credit.
This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC.
DWRT-099 - REVIEW FOR COLLEGE WRITING  3 credits
This course provides a review of basic English skills in grammar, sentence structure, paragraphing, and essay development to prepare students for college-level writing. The course, intended for students who have had difficulty with written English, provides preparation for ENGL-100, but it cannot be counted for graduation credit. A grade of “C-” or better in DWRT-099 is required for admission to ENGL-100.
This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC.