How will I conquer English courses as an adult?
English classes are an essential part of nearly any degree program
By Jason Karpf, 8/17/09
More than merely an academic subject or a major, English is a tool that we employ in every classroom and workplace.
Gary Morgan, professor emeritus of journalism and English, offers a practical perspective derived from more than 30 years as an instructor: “Employers are looking for people who can write clearly and effectively and can convey ideas directly.”
Morgan summarizes “English success” as the ability to:
- Write simple, direct sentences that convey the thought or idea that is intended.
- Organize thoughts on paper into a meaningful and coherent collection of ideas.
- Work within a mechanical framework that includes appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Colleges and universities typically administer tests to determine enrollees’ proficiency in sentence structure, fundamental organization and mechanics. Based on test results, new students are placed in initial English classes that correspond to their skill levels.
Placement in a remedial class—which may also be called a developmental or pre-college level course—is not a punishment. It is your chance to catch up on concepts missed or forgotten from your last time in a classroom. A solid performance in a remedial class will create academic momentum that can carry you all the way to graduation.
In an early English class, you should be assigned a handbook such as The Little Brown Handbook or The Allyn & Bacon Handbook. These comprehensive guides cover grammar, punctuation, composition and academic/research writing styles such as MLA, APA, CBE and Chicago style.
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