ENG 2061 - English Grammar: Usage and Mechanics

2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Testing into ENC 1101; or completion of ENC 0025 and REA 0017 with a “C” or higher (and/or completion of former course numbers ENC 9020 or ENC 9021 with a “C” or higher and former course number REA 9003 with a “C” or higher); or EAP 1620 and EAP 1640 with a “C” or higher; or an eligible testing/course completion combination.
This course provides a brief introduction to the history of the English language, an overview of developments in American English, instruction in usage, and an intensive study of traditional American English grammar usage and mechanics for those students who wish to improve both their understanding and use of standard American English. The course also provides transfer students with a two-hour course that would help them meet the composition requirement for Edison State College’s general education program. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.