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SUNY GCC - Genesee Community College

Grammar and Paragraph Mastery

Catalog Description: Develops student mastery of basic grammar and paragraph writing: capitalization, sentence structure, word level skills, punctuation, and paragraph development and cohesion. Placement in this course is determined by College placement and proficiency requirements. Computers may be used, but prior computer knowledge is not necessary. This class carries institutional credit but cannot be applied toward any degree or certificate program.

Subject Code: ENG

Course Number: 091

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours 3

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Plan and draft paragraphs with attention to the aims of written discourse.
2. Revise paragraphs with attention to the aims of written discourse.
3. Write complex sentences incorporating conventions of sentence writing strategies.
4. Craft complex sentences incorporating conventions of punctuation and mechanics.
5. Develop a structured paper using the stages of the writing process.
6. Identify the various modes of discourse
7. Craft pieces of writing applying various modes of discourse.

Effective Term: Fall 2025

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