Noncredit Program in 英语 Composition
The 英语 Department offers noncredit courses and a Certificate of Competency for students who complete any two noncredit courses.
All noncredit classes are TUITION FREE for students.
学生 who choose noncredit classes:
- Prefer learning step by step at a slower pace
- Did not get a lot of experience reading and writing in high school
- Want to refresh reading and writing skills typically taught in high school
- Prefer a course that builds 英语 vocabulary and comprehension
- Want more time and support before taking college-level 英语 1 for a letter grade
- Want extra help in reading and writing while completing 英语 1
All noncredit classes are TUITION FREE for students. Complete two courses and students will receive a Certificate of Competency.
201A Noncredit Preparation for 英语 Composition I
Noncredit preparation in 英语 to practice academic reading, critical thinking, and writing expected in credit classes or degree applicable classes. 这是第一次 9-week course in a two-course sequence. Slower-paced college preparatory 英语 class, which develops 英语 vocabulary and comprehension, developing paragraphs 和论文. This course is 学生免学费 和可重复的. (9周/45小时)
201B Noncredit Preparation for 英语 Composition IINoncredit preparation in 英语 to practice academic reading, critical thinking, and writing expected in credit classes or degree applicable classes. 这是第二个 9-week course in a two-course sequence. Slower-paced college preparatory 英语 class, which develops 英语 vocabulary and comprehension, developing more advanced paragraphs 和论文. This course is 学生免学费 和可重复的. (9周/45小时)
英语 202: Noncredit Reading, Writing, and Reasoning - Accelerated Course
Noncredit preparation in 英语 to practice academic reading, critical thinking,
and writing expected in credit classes or degree applicable classes. 这是一个学期
course, designed to prepare students to move into 英语 1. Faster-paced college-preparatory
英语 class, which develops reading comprehension, and more advanced paragraphs
和论文. This course is 学生免学费 和可重复的.
Noncredit preparation in 英语 for success in college or career. Self-paced, individualized instruction in reading comprehension and writing effectiveness. 你和你的英语 215 instructor will tailor a learning plan to give you the support you need to more easily succeed in any class that requires reading and writing. 学生免学费 和可重复的. (可变小时18-54小时)
英语 1, Critical Reading and Composition is required for most Associate’s Degree 还有转学项目. 学生 who would benefit from extra support while completing 英语 1, may enroll in the TUITION FREE noncredit class, 英语 215 Support with 写作与阅读.
Some sections of 英语 1 will be offered with an attached 英语 215, taught by 同一个教练. 学生 will enroll in both courses, but the noncredit class 学费免费吗?.
特殊的程序 will also offer 英语 215 as support for their students taking 英文：
Learn or review strategies for reading critically in an academic setting, managing the steps of the writing process, and learning to access and use sources. 这个程序 is designed for students who are looking to practice their reading and writing in a low stakes environment before taking transfer-level, for-credit 英语 courses, or as extra support while taking transfer-level 英语.
Complete two of the following courses:
- ENGL 201A Noncredit Preparation for 英语 Composition I (45 hours/9 weeks)
- ENGL 201B Noncredit Preparation for 英语 Composition II (45 hours/9 weeks)
- ENGL 202: Noncredit Reading, Reasoning, and Writing -- Accelerated (one semester)
- ENGL 215 Support with 写作与阅读 (variable hours 18 - 54)