EMLS 099 — Basic Writing and Reading
This course is designed to prepare students for the EMLS126 Intermediate Writing and Reading class, and students must earn a grade of C or better in the Basic class in order to enroll in the Intermediate class. Students will become skilled In writing various types of paragraphs along with becoming skilled in the standard conventions of academic writing particularly in the areas of spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Students will also engage in various reading assignments that are designed to Improve their Critical Thinking skills and to Improve their vocabulary at the same time. Additionally, students are required to attend one Writing Center session. This course is required of students identified through placement procedures of the University or the English Department. The English program reserves the right to remove students from the course who do not meet prerequisites.