COURSE INFORMATION
Course Prefix/Number:
Course Title:
Lecture Hours/Week:
Lab Hours/Week:
Credit Hours/Semester:
ENG 031
Developmental English Basics
3.0
0.0
0.0
VA Statement/Distance Learning Attendance
Textbook Information
Student Code and Grievance Policy
Attendance Statement (3-30-4000.1)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Developmental English Basics is intended for students who need assistance with basic writing
skills. Based on assessment of students’ needs, instruction includes basic grammar and usage,
mechanics, sentence structure, and basic writing. Assignments will include the writing of a
variety of unified and coherent compositions with evidence of a controlling idea, introduction,
body, and conclusion.
COURSE COMPETENCIES
To successfully complete this course, a student must demonstrate proficiency in all modules.
Module 1: Sentence Basics
• Identify components of basic sentence construction.
• Identify sentence construction as simple, compound, complex, compound-complex.
• Identify the eight parts of speech within sentence construction.
• Identify sentence fragments, comma splices, and run-on sentences.
• Identify and correct sentence construction errors within writings.
• Compose writings with a variety of sentence constructions in response to selected
readings (minimum 150 words each).
Module 2: Grammar and Mechanics Basics
• Identify verbs and construct sentences with correct subject/verb agreement and tenses.
• Identify prepositional phrases.
• Identify pronouns and construct sentences with correct agreement, case, and reference.
• Identify and correctly use adjectives and adverbs in sentence construction.
• Use commas, semi-colons, apostrophes, colons, and dashes to correctly punctuate
sentences.
• Identify and use the rules for quotations, capitalization, and spelling.
• Apply rules of grammar usage and punctuation in two short writings in response to
selected readings (minimum of 250 words each).
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Module 3: Writing Process and Essay Development
• Identify structure of a paragraph and essay.
• Identify point-of-view and compose first and third person responses.
• Identify and compose summaries and paraphrases of selected readings.
• Compose two paragraphs following all steps of the writing process in response to
selected readings for specified subject, audience, and purpose (minimum 300 words
each).
• Compose a third person essay following all steps of the writing process in response to
selected readings (minimum of 450 words).
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Principles will be introduced by the instructors through lecture, presentations, viewing
technology, and computer-based training. Additional methods designed for remediation or
enrichment will be individually tailored as needed.
MINIMAL STANDARDS
A grade average of 70 percent is required to satisfactorily complete and enroll in English 032.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Assignments
Assignments in this course will include a variety of reading selections and written responses
along with contextualized grammar assessment. The course requires two formally assessed
writings in each module and one essay in Module III. Each module will include grammar
quizzes and an end of module assessment, and there will be a cumulative final exam. Each
instructor will provide specific guidelines for his or her class in line with departmental
expectations.
Late or Missed Assignments
Any approved make-up, late, or revised work must be completed in a designated time and
manner as directed by the instructor. An instructor may choose not to accept late or missed
work or may limit the maximum credit allowed.
Other Academic Assistance or Requirements
Any student who demonstrates an area of weakness or need for additional help may be referred
to the Academic Coaching and Tutoring Center (ACT), Student Services, or to other appropriate
resources for assistance. Conferences with the instructor also may be required.
Academic Integrity
The policies stated in the York Technical College Catalog & Handbook will be enforced. Any
student violating these policies will be subject to academic discipline.
EVALUATION STRATEGIES/GRADING
Module I .................. 20%
Module II ................. 25%
Module III ................ 45%
Final Exam .............. 10%
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Grade Points
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Range
90 − 100
80 − 89
70 − 79
60 − 69
Below 60
ENTRY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Appropriate placement test score
PREREQUISITES
None
CO-REQUISITES
None
Disabilities Statement
Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability
should contact the Special Resources Offices (SR) at 803-327-8007 in Student Services. The
SRO coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
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