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EGL 100. Introduction to Composition. 4 Credits
Preparation for EGL 101. Grammar and punctuation, sentence construction, paragraph
development, and short essay writing with computer laboratory experience. Web-based section available. Prerequisite: Writing proficiency level. Does not fulfill English requirements for graduation or transfer. Not open to students who have completed EGL 101.

EGL 101. Composition I: Expository Writing. 3 Credits
University-parallel freshman English. Fundamentals of effective prose writing, including required essays and a research paper. Web-based section available. Prerequisite: Writing proficiency level, or EGL 100.
See Departmental standards for English 101 and Statewide standards for "C" papers.

EGL 101H. Honors Composition I. 3 Credits
Honors-level version of EGL 101. Expository and argumentative writing, and research techniques. Credit may not be received for both EGL 101 and EGL 101H. Prerequisite: Writing proficiency level or permission of the instructor. Writing sample required.

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EGL 102. Composition II: Writing About Literature. 3 Credits
Second semester composition using literature as the subject for discussion and writing. Study various kinds of literature (e.g., drama, poetry, short story) or a single genre such as short story. Web-based section available. EGL 110, 132, or 134 also fulfill the Composition II requirement. Prerequisite: EGL 101 with C or better.

EGL 102H. Honors Composition II.
Second semester composition option for honors-level students. Writing incisive essays about sophisticated works of literature. Prerequisite: EGL 101H with A or B, or EGL 101 with A.

EGL 104. Media Writing. 3 Credits
History of mass media; study and writing of news articles, editorials, columns, reviews, radio and TV scripts. Prerequisite: Writing proficiency level.

EGL 110. Composition II: Writing About Issues and Ideas. 3 Credits
Second semester composition. Reading, analyzing, and writing about contemporary issues, demonstrating clear reasoning and persuasive writing skills. Web-based section available. EGL 102, 132, or 134 also fulfill the Composition requirement. Prerequisite: EGL 101 with C or better.

EGL 121. Grammar and Usage I. 3 Credits
Introduction to standard American English grammar. Analysis and editing of sentences according to major grammar and punctuation rules.

EGL 132. Composition II: Writing for Business. 3 Credits
Second semester composition. Students develop and sharpen critical thinking and writing skills, applying them to materials from business and the professions with an emphasis on evidence-based analysis, evaluation, interpretation and persuasive presentation. EGL 102, 110, or 134 also fulfill the Composition II requirement. Prerequisite: EGL 101 with C or better.

EGL 134. Composition II: Writing About Technical Topics. 3 Credits
Second semester composition. Includes preparation of various types of technical business, government, and scientific communications, including resumes; progress, examination, and recommendation reports; proposals; and memoranda. EGL 102, 110, or 132 also fulfill the Composition II requirement. Prerequisite: EGL 101 with C or better.