2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Understanding Course Requirements
Guilford Technical Community College is committed to student success. The college offers courses for students who need additional academic preparation. GTCC requires that students are proficient in reading, writing, and math or a combination of these basic skills before they can enroll in most college courses.
The following is an alpha-numeric listing of course descriptions for all curriculum programs. A three-letter course prefix identifies the program area in which a course is offered. The three or four digit course number identifies a specific course within a program. The course title introduces the subject matter of a course. The group of numbers to the right of a course title gives, in order of information, the lecture hours per week, laboratory and/or shop hours per week, clinic and/or cooperative work hours per week, and the last digit gives the semester credit hours awarded for successful completion of the course.
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ENG 002 Transition English Lecture: 0 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational English content in specific areas and will include developing a growth mindset. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in college-level English. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in their gateway level English courses by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge. Part of the RISE program.
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ENG 011 Writing and Inquiry Support Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop proficiency in the foundational skills necessary for success in ENG 111 by complementing, supporting, and reinforcing ENG 111 Student Learning Outcomes. Emphasis is placed on developing a growth mindset, expanding skills for use in active reading and writing processes, recognizing organizational relationships within texts from a variety of genres and formats, and employing appropriate technology when reading and composing texts. Upon completion, students should be able to apply active reading strategies to college-level texts and produce unified, well-developed writing using standard written English.
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ENG 102 Applied Communications II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
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 is a diploma-level course.
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ENG 110 Freshman Composition Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to develop informative and business writing skills. Emphasis is placed on logical organization of writing, including effective introductions and conclusions, precise use of grammar, and appropriate selection and use of sources. Upon completion, students should be able to produce clear, concise, well-organized short papers. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097 , ENG 002 or ENG 111
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ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English. This course, that requires the use of computer software and Moodle, may also be offered at the honors level for students who are members of the GTCC Honors Program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in English Composition. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097 or ENG 002 Co-requisite(s): ENG 011 if needed.
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ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation styles, and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas and incorporating research findings into documented writing and research projects. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources using documentation appropriate to various disciplines. This course, that requires the use of computer software and Moodle, may also be offered at the honors level for students who are members of the GTCC Honors Program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in English Composition. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 111.
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ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
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. Assignments will require use of word processing and presentation software. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in English Composition. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 111.
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ENG 125 Creative Writing I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
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. Assignments will require use of word processing presentation software application. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 111.
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ENG 126 Creative Writing II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 125.
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ENG 131 Introduction to Literature Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
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. Assignments will require use of word processing presentation software application. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 111. Co-requisite(s): ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 231 American Literature I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers selected works in American literature from its 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 analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. Sections of this course may also be offered at the honors level for students who are members of the GTCC Honors Program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 232 American Literature II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers selected works in 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 analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 241 British Literature I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers selected works in British literature from its 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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 242 British Literature II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers 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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 251 Western World Literature I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 252 Western World Literature II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 261 World Literature I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 262 World Literature II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 273 African-American Literature Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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