Prerequisite: Placement exam or completion of ICME 100, English Resource Skills (ERS), with the grade of S
ICCM 104, the first course in the required academic English sequence, focuses on improvement in reading and writing to ensure students are prepared to study their majors in English. The reading material consists of a selection of academic essays, short stories, or a novel. The rhetorical patterns taught include narration, description, illustration, process, comparison and contrast, and classification. ICCM 105 Intermediate English Communication II 4-cr.
Prerequisite: Cor better in ICCM 104, Intermediate English Communication I, within the previous 2 trimesters
ICCM 105, the second course in the required sequence, is a continuation of Intermediate English Communication I, adding the following rhetorical patterns: classification, cause and effect, and argumentation. The reading selections become more diverse and challenging. The major project is a research paper. ICCM 106 Intermediate English Communication III 4-cr.
Prerequisite: C or better in ICCM 105, Intermediate English Communication II, within the previous 2 trimesters
ICCM 106, the third course in the required academic English sequence, improves and expands English fluency by reviewing the rhetorical patterns in public speaking form. Students present speeches of diverse structure to fit different contexts, both individually and in groups, and they also engage in a full-scale debate. ICCM 111 Advanced English Communication I 4-cr.
For students who are native or near native-speakers of English, ICCM 111, Advanced English Communication I is an introductory course, which familiarizes students with the four major areas of communication: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Emphasis is placed upon vocabulary, proper syntax and the ability to express and comprehend ideas. The readings are both philosophical and controversial nature, with the purpose of stimulating discussion and the exchange of individual points of view. Students must express ideas in both writing and oral form. Major projects are essays using the rhetorical forms of process, comparison and contrast, etc and speeches. ICCM 112 Advanced English Communication II 4-cr.
Prerequisite: Completion of Advanced English Communication I with a grade of D
ICCM 112, Advanced English Communication II, is a continuation of ICCM 111. The four areas of communication are studied, but the material is more sophisticated and challenging. Emphasis is placed on analysis of skills to improve communication. Readings will be followed by written critiques. Issues discussed will cumulate in journals. Vocabulary and style will be the focus on in essays such as classification, cause and effect, etc. major projects are a research paper and a debate. ICCM 202 Exploring Global Realities 4-cr.
Prerequisite: C or better in ICCM 106, Intermediate Communication III; or D or better in ICCM 112, Advanced English Communication II, within the previous 2 trimesters
Exploring Global Realities is a content-based class focusing on current world issues which provide students with a platform to display and polish skills from EC I, EC II and EC III. Critical/ Analytic writing, oral presentations and debate will be based on current class materials and research. Major projects include portfolio, debate or tem papers. ICCM 203 Introduction to Literary Analysis 4-cr.
Prerequisite: C or better in ICCM 106, Intermediate Communication III; or D or better in ICCM 112, Advanced English Communication II, within the previous 2 trimesters
Introduction to Literary Analysis is an alternative class to Exploring Global Realities using materials from the areas of short story, novel, poetry and plays to focus on universal concerns. Portfolio and debate are also required, and the term paper in Literary Analysis form. (This class or ICCM 204 is the required choice for English majors/minors.) ICCM 204 Creative Writing 4-cr.
Prerequisite: C or better in ICCM 106, Intermediate Communication III; or D or better in ICCM 112, Advanced English Communication II, within the previous 2 trimesters.
Recommended : B or better in ICCM 105 Creative Writing provides guidance and instruction in writing non-fiction.
Students learn how the forms of narrative fiction, poetry, drama and media production differ and how to match these with themes and contexts. (This class or ICCM 203 is the required choice for English major/ minors.) Note I: All 4 General Education English Communication classes must be completed on schedule (i.e. ICCM 104 and ICCM 105, ICCM 106 and one elective class at the 200 level) or students may be asked to retake. Note II: Students may also select ICEG 232 or ICEG 250 to meet the EC IV requirement.