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206 LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE I

Length of Course:  Two semesters

Credit Granted:  One-half per semester

Prerequisite:  None

Offered To:  Freshmen

Language and Literature I is designed for the student who is competent in language arts; this course presents a wide variety of literature, including poetry, short and long fiction, nonfiction, and reference materials.  In addition to comprehension, evaluation, and application, students are provided strategies for the appreciation of literary elements.  Writing instruction focuses on the organization, drafting, and revision of multi-paragraph essays with the use of standard format, citation of sources, and conventions.