Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number:
ENG 19
Course Title:
Writing Skills
Credits:
3
Date of Outline:
March 2004
2. Course Description:
Concentrates on developing the paragraph: topic
sentence and support. Improves sentence level
skills of punctuation, grammar, and structure.
3. Contact Hours/Type:
3 hours/Lecture-Lab
4. Prerequisites:
Placement at ENG 19 or higher, or consent.
Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Approved by _____________________________________ Date___________________
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5. General Course Objectives
ENG 19 is designed to teach basic skills in sentence and paragraph writing, and knowledge of
standard English grammar, mechanics, diction, vocabulary, and spelling.
For detailed information on how ENG 19 focuses on the Maui Community College general
education standards, see the attached curricular grid.
6. Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. demonstrate an understanding of writing as a process which includes exploring ideas,
organizing ideas, drafting, revising, and proofreading;
b. write paragraphs that are focused on a main point and developed with supporting details,
facts, and/or examples;
c. write paragraphs suited to particular purposes and audiences;
d. revise paragraphs for adequate development of a main point, especially to improve
paragraph unity and supporting details;
e. proofread to correct errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
f. perform time-restricted writing tasks such as in-class writing assignments;
g. demonstrate a basic understanding of the grammar and mechanics of standard English.
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to # 6. Student Learning Outcomes.
14-16 weeks:
Writing process strategies including exploring ideas, organizing ideas,
drafting, revising, and proofreading (a, b, c, d, e, g)
12-16 weeks:
Basic grammar, including sentence fragments, verb usage, run-on
sentences, idea joining techniques, and parts of speech (e, g)
12-16 weeks:
Vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation (a, d, e, g)
14-16 weeks:
Reinforcement of instruction and practice in writing paragraphs (a, b, c, d,
e, f, g)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those
currently available in the field. Examples include:
Texts:
Fawcett, Susan, and Alvin Sandberg. Grassroots, 7th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2002.
Materials:
Handouts provided by the instructor, other instructional resources available on video, DVD,
Internet sites, CD-ROM.
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9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is
being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
5-10%
Attendance and participation
10-20%
Tests and quizzes on grammar, mechanics, vocabulary,
basic writing principles
40-60%
Writing assignments
10-20%
In-class writing
5-10%
Homework
5-10%
Journals
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably with instructors. Specific methods will be at the
discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
small group activities;
large group lecture;
in-class exercises;
class discussion;
audio, visual, or Internet presentations;
student class presentations;
group or individual projects;
student-teacher conferencing;
homework assignments such as:
 grammar, mechanics, vocabulary exercises
 formal and informal writing
 responding in writing to readings.