English - Dual Enrollment

Students will complete ENG 111 College Composition I in the Fall and English 112 College Composition II in the Spring. In ENG 111 students learn to write for various types of college writing and focus on the process of writing, expository and argumentative writing, and critical thinking and research. In ENG 112 students continue preparation for college-level writing with a focus on critical essays and argumentation. Students will read, study, research, and respond to a variety of literary texts reflecting the human experiences. Students must earn a grade of C or better to continue to ENG 112. Those who do not will be moved to a non-college-level courses to satisfy English 12 requirements. Students must earn a C or better in ENG 111 and ENG 112 to receive credit for English 12. Successful completion of this course equates to completion of ENG 111 (3 credits) and ENG 112 (3 credits) at NOVA.

CST 110, Principles of Public Speaking, applies theory and principles of public address with emphasis on preparation and delivery. Students spend the semester focusing on how to become proficient at preparing and presenting speeches in public. Introduction to Communication, examines the elements affecting speech communication at the individual, small group, and public communication levels with emphasis on practice of communication at each level. Students focus on how to effectively communicate with others in various situations including interviews, small groups, and speeches. Successful completion of this course equates to completion of CST 110 Principles of Public Speaking (3 credits) at NOVA.

Students will complete ENG 111 College Composition I in the Fall and English 112 College Composition II in the Spring. In ENG 111 students learn to write for various types of college writing and focus on the process of writing, expository and argumentative writing, and critical thinking and research. In ENG 112 students continue preparation for college-level writing with a focus on critical essays and argumentation. Students will read, study, research, and respond to a variety of literary texts reflecting the human experiences. Students must earn a grade of C or better to continue to ENG 112. Those who do not will be moved to a non-college-level courses to satisfy English 11 requirements. Students must earn a C or better in ENG 111 and ENG 112 to receive credit for English 11. Successful completion of this course equates to completion of ENG 111 (3 credits) and ENG 112 (3 credits) at NOVA.

Students will examine literary texts across a variety of cultures, genres, and time periods. They will focus on developing critical thinking and interpretive skills through close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary texts from around the world in their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. Students will look at the diversity and depth of the human experience through literature across a variety of cultures and traditions. Successful completion of this course equates to ENG 255 World Literature (3 credits) at NOVA.