ENGL 090: Introduction to College Writing (3 Pre-College Credits)
Introduction to College Writing prepares students who require additional skills and practice in academic reading and writing for success in College Writing I. Course content includes basic sentence structure and mechanics, paragraph and essay writing, reading comprehension, and academic vocabulary. Assignments will emphasize Anishinaabe topics, sources, and traditions.
Note: this course is pre-college level and does not count towards academic program credit
requirements
Goal Area: N/A Pre-College Course Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 3a
ENGL 110 College Writing I (3 Credits)
This course familiarizes students with the conventions of academic writing. Students will
examine the essentials of college writing, including summarizing and responding to source
material, developing a thesis, and supporting paragraphs, organizing ideas according to writing
patterns, and examining common usage and grammatical problems. It also includes a study of
prose models to develop writing techniques, reading skills, and critical judgment, as well as
cultural awareness and appreciation.
Goal Area: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 & 1.7 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 1b
ENGL 120: Creative Writing (3 Credits)
This course includes directive practice in writing the biography/autobiography, children’s stories,
short stories, poetry, and drama. This course is designed to transform writing into a daily,
enjoyable passion and habit. By exploring a variety of writing styles and formats such as voice,
genre, characterization, and plot. We will read and discuss a sample work as a guide for our own
writing. With each assignment, writers will have a chance to work on the skills of their focus
area during class. This course is about recognizing yourself as “the writer” and using these skills
in an enjoyable and practical manner for life.
Goal Area: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 & 1.7 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 1b
ENGL 210: College Writing II (3 Credits)
This is an advanced reading, writing, and critical thinking class with a strong focus on the
research process. The class is designed to reinforce the student’s expository and argumentative
skills and may utilize a workshop format. The research component of the class allows students
to investigate cultural and historical topics of interest and significance to them personally and
collectively.
Goal Area: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 & 1.7 Prerequisite: College Writing I
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b & 4a
ENGL 225: Introduction to Anishinaabe Literature (3 Credits)
Introduction to Anishinaabe Literature examines works of Anishinaabe writers of fiction,
nonfiction, poetry, drama, and spoken word/oral literature. In addition to traditional themes,
this course addresses the cultural, political, and social legacy of colonialism expressed through
these media.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 Prerequisite: College Writing I
Institutional Outcomes: 2b, 5a
ENGL 238: Multicultural Literature (3 Credits)
This course is a study of multicultural literature to gain an understanding and an awareness of
the cultural diversity in the United States. It looks at the conflicts and motivation, successes and
failures of those different ethnic origins, economic backgrounds and religious beliefs.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 & 6.4 Prerequisite: College Writing 1
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b & 4a