English Writing Courses
For an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree, BC requires 10 credits of Basic Skills writing. Engl& 101 provides the first five credits of this requirement. For the second five credits, choose one of the following: English 201, Engl& 235 (previously English 270), English 271 or 272. In general, English 201, 271, and 272 are most suitable for people who plan to pursue a four-year degree in a traditional academic field. Engl& 235 is suitable for those who plan to enter a medical or technical profession.
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are also offered as on-line courses. For more information about on-line courses, go to BC's Distance Education web site. Courses that are not checked are offered only in traditional classroom format.
ENGL 071, 072, 073, 074
Developmental English (11-12)
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Collectively, these courses are referred to as STEPS. For more information about them click here: STEPS Program.
ENGL 091 ![]()
Basic Grammar and Sentence Patterns (5)
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Developmental English (5)
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ENGL 093
Composition for Non-Native Speakers IV (5)
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English Composition I (5)
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ENGL 201 ![]()
The Research Paper (5)
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ENGL 105 ![]()
Grammar and Communication (5)
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ENGL& 235
(previously called English 270 - Professional Report Writing) Technical Writing (5)
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ENGL 271 ![]()
Expository Writing (5)
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ENGL 272 ![]()
Expository Writing (5)
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ENGL 299
Directed Reading and Research (V1-5)
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