Cape Fear Community College

 

ENGLISH: Course Descriptions

 

ENG 075 - Reading and Language Essentials
This course uses whole language to develop proficiency in basic reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on increasing vocabulary, developing comprehension skills, and improving grammar. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and create grammatically and syntactically correct sentences.
  • Course hours per week: Class 5, Lab 0.
  • Semester hours credit: 5.
  • Prerequisite: English or Reading Placement Test Score 23-34.

 

ENG 085 - Reading and Writing Foundations
This course uses whole language to develop proficiency in reading and writing for college. Emphasis is placed on applying analytical and critical reading skills to a variety of texts and on introducing the writing process. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and use various patterns of text organization and compose effective paragraphs.
  • Course hours per week: Class 5, Lab 0.
  • Semester hours credit: 5.
  • Prerequisite: ENG 075 or English or Reading Placement Score 35-38.

 

ENG 095 - Reading and Composition Strategies
This course uses whole language to strengthen proficiency in reading and writing for college. Emphasis is placed on applying critical reading skills to narrative and expository texts and on using the writing process. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend, analyze, and evaluate college texts and to compose essays in preparation for college writing.
  • Course hours per week: Class 5, Lab 0.
  • Semester hours credit: 5.
  • Prerequisite: ENG 085 or English or Reading Placement Score 39-41.

 

ENG 101 - Applied Communications
This course is designed to enhance reading and writing skills for the workplace. Emphasis is placed on technical reading, job-related vocabulary, sentence writing, punctuation, and spelling. Upon completion, students should be able to identify main ideas with supporting details and produce mechanically correct short writings appropriate to the workplace. This course meets requirements for diploma programs.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisite: None.

 

ENG 102 - Applied Communications II
This course is designed to enhance writing and speaking skills for the workplace. Emphasis is placed on generating short writings such as job application documents, memoranda, and reports and developing interpersonal communication skills with employees and the public. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare effective, short, and job-related written and oral communications. This course meets requirements for diploma programs.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisite: None.

 

ENG 111 - Expository Writing

This course is the required first course in a series of two designed to develop the ability to produce clear expository prose. Emphasis is placed on the writing process including audience analysis, topic selection, thesis support and development, editing, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English. This course may be taught in a computer lab. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in English composition. This course may meet the SACS communication requirement for AA, AS, AFA, AGE, AAS, DIP, or CER programs.


  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.

  • Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in ENG 095 or in ENG 090 and RED 090 OR a minimum ASSET score of 41 on both the Reading and the Writing placement tests OR minimum CPT scores of 80 on Reading and 86 on Writing

  • Corequisites: None

 

ENG 111A - Expository Writing Lab (Bridge)
This writing laboratory is designed to apply the skills introduced in ENG 111. Emphasis is placed on the editing and revision components of the writing process. Upon completion, students should be able to apply those skills in the production of final drafts in ENG 111.
Note: Students enrolled in the bridge course may also enroll in Social and Behavioral Science courses.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 2.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 1.
  • Prerequisite: a. Students must not have been enrolled in a prior developmental class; b. Students must take the reading and the writing portions of the ASSET Placement Test; c. Students must score 42 or higher on one test and 39-41 on the other test. (Example: 42 on writing and 39 on reading); d. Students who enroll in the bridge course must have prior approval of either Marilyn Freeman (Chair of the English Department, Office S301F) or Orangel Daniels (Dean of Arts and Sciences, Office S201E).
  • Corequisite: ENG 111.

 

ENG 112 - Argument-Based Research
This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation styles, and argumentative strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing data and incorporating research findings into documented argumentative essays and research projects. Upon completion, students should be able to summarize, paraphrase, interpret, and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources using standard research format and style.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisite: ENG 111.

 

ENG 113 - Literature-Based Research
This course, the second in a series of two, expands the concepts developed in ENG 111 by focusing on writing that involves literature-based research and documentation. Emphasis is placed on critical reading and thinking and the analysis and interpretation of prose, poetry, and drama: plot, characterization, theme, cultural context, etc. Upon completion, students should be able to construct mechanically sound, documented essays and research papers that analyze and respond to literary works.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisite: ENG 111.

 

ENG 114 - Professional Research and Reporting

This course, the second in a series of two, is designed to teach professional communication skills. Emphasis is placed on research, listening, critical reading and thinking, analysis, interpretation, and design used in oral and written presentations.  Upon completion, students should be able to work individually and collaboratively to produce well-designed business and professional written and oral presentations. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in English composition.  This course may meet the SACS communication requirement for AA, AS, AFA, AGE, AAS, DIP, or CER programs.


  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisite: ENG 111.
  • Corequisites: None.

 

ENG 125 - Creative Writing I
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to practice the art of creative writing. Emphasis is placed on writing, fiction, poetry, and sketches. Upon completion, students should be able to craft and critique their own writing and critique the writing of others.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisites: ENG 111.
  • Co-Requisites: ENG 112 or ENG 113 or ENG 114.

 

ENG 126 - Creative Writing II
This course is designed as a workshop approach for advancing imaginative and literary skills. Emphasis is placed on the discussion of style, techniques, and challenges for first publications. Upon completion, students should be able to submit a piece of their writing for publication.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisites: ENG 125.

 

ENG 131 - Introduction to Literature
This course introduces the principal genres of literature. Emphasis is placed on literary terminology, devices, structure, and interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and respond to literature.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisites: ENG 111.
  • Co-Requisites: ENG 112 or ENG 113 or ENG 114.

 

ENG 132 - Introduction to Drama
This course provides intensive study of drama as a literary form, based on close reading of representative texts. Emphasis is placed on the development and analysis of drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and discuss the distinguishing features of drama. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisites: ENG 111.
  • Co-Requisites: ENG 112 or ENG 113 or ENG 114.

 

ENG 133 - Intro to the Novel
This course provides intensive study of the novel as a literary form, based on close reading of representative texts. Emphasis is placed on the development and analysis of the novel. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and discuss the distinguishing features of the novel. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisites: ENG 111.
  • Co-Requisites: ENG 112 or ENG 113 or ENG 114.

 

ENG 231 - American Literature I
This course provides a survey of selected works in early American literature from the beginnings to 1865. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical, and cultural contexts.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisites: ENG 112 or ENG 113 or ENG 114.

 

ENG 232 - American Literature II
This course provides a survey of selected works in early American literature from 1865 to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisites: ENG 112 or ENG 113 or ENG 114.

 

ENG 233 - Major American Writers
This course provides an intensive study of the works of several major American authors. Emphasis is placed on American history, culture, and the literary merits. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and evaluate the works studied. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisites: ENG 112 or ENG 113 or ENG 114.

 

ENG 241 - British Literature I
This course provides a survey of selected works in British literature from the beginnings to the Romantic Period. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisites: ENG 112 or ENG 113 or ENG 114.

 

ENG 242 - British Literature II
This course provides a survey of selected works in British literature from the Romantic Period to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisites: ENG 112 or ENG 113 or ENG 114.

 

ENG 251 - Western World Literature I
This course provides a survey of selected European works from the Classical period through the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisites: ENG 112 or ENG 113 or ENG 114.

 

ENG 252 - Western World Literature II
This course provides a survey of selected European works from the Neoclassical period to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisites: ENG 112 or ENG 113 or ENG 114.

 

ENG 261 - World Literature I
This course introduces selected works from the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from their literary beginnings through the seventeenth century. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisites: ENG 112 or ENG 113 or ENG 114.

 

ENG 262 - World Literature II
This course introduces selected works from the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from the eighteenth century to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisites: ENG 112 or ENG 113 or ENG 114.

 

ENG 273 - African-American Literature
This course provides a survey of the development of African-American literature from its beginnings to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical and cultural context, themes, literary traditions, and backgrounds of the authors. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected texts.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisites: ENG 112 or ENG 113 or ENG 114.

 

ENG 274 - Literature by Women
This course provides an analytical study of the works of several women authors. Emphasis is placed on the historical and cultural contexts, themes and aesthetic features of individual works, and biographical backgrounds of the authors. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and discuss selected works.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 3.
  • Prerequisites: ENG 112 or ENG 113 or ENG 114.