ENG 099 — ALP English
ENG 099 provides individualized instruction and regular practice in writing essays for college audiences and critically reading and understanding college-level texts. Specific attention will be paid to effective reading strategies and a recursive understanding of the writing process. This course is part of DCCC's Accelerated Learning Program, which enables students to complete developmental coursework in English while simultaneously enrolling in ENG 100. This program enables students to develop their skills quickly and to complete their college English requirements faster than with the typical sequential approach to these classes. Students wishing to enroll in college level courses with ENG 099, have the option to enroll in any of the following courses: HIS 110, HIS 120, HIS 150, HIS 160, HUM 160, SOC 110 or SOC 120. NOTE: Corequisite - Every section of ENG 099 will be linked to a section of ENG 100 taught by the same instructor. Students who register for a section of ENG 099 must simultaneously register for the corresponding ENG 100 section. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Practice effective writing strategies for all steps of the writing process, including invention, planning, drafting, revising, and editing. Write for various contexts with an awareness of audience. Write thesis-driven essays that are clearly organized and developed with appropriate evidence. Demonstrate critical reading skills by annotating, analyzing, and thoughtfull
Prerequisites: ENG 100