ENGL 90 - Spelling Improvement

Credits: 3
For students who want to increase their proficiency in spelling. Students learn to apply basic spelling rules to sound out words that are spelled phonetically, and to memorize commonly misspelled words that are not spelled entirely by sound. Includes lecture, discussion, class exercises, homework review, and testing in each concept-based unit.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Apply phonics and will utilize visualization.
Divide words into syllables and place accent marks.
Illustrate the major rules of spelling including applying basic spelling rules, sounding out words that are spelled phonetically and memorizing commonly misspelled words.
Demonstrate a minimum proficiency of 80% on each test as well as on the final exam.

Program Outcomes

Produce effective written communication, which demonstrates critical thinking; writing and research processes; and knowledge of genres for workplace, expository, or research writing.

College-wide Outcomes

Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.