English Fundamentals

Catalog description

of theory; 10 hours of laboratory This course is designed for students whom, based on the results of the placement tests, are found to need additional practice in English before entering the English 1101 course, which is required for all degree programs offered by the institution. Emphasis is placed on grammatical and conversational skills. The laboratory is designed to develop basic writing skills, including Standard English usage and the application of grammar mechanics and vocabulary for non-native speakers of English in preparation for both academic and everyday writing. It is graded on a pass/no pass basis and accounts for 15% of the course grade. In order to pass, a score of 70% or more is required in the execution of laboratory tasks. If a student does not approve the English laboratory, the student will have up to one academic year to repeat and approve the laboratory with the right to request a revision of the grade obtained in the course.