NCBI 0100: Non-Course Based Integrated Reading and Writing

This non-course based option is designed for students who have tested at an ABE level below 4 on the TSI reading and/or writing test. This accelerated option provides instruction and practice in reading for a variety of purposes, in correct sentence structure, and in the basics of correct grammar and usage. Online-based instruction with accountability to an instructor; 3-5 week sessions; offered as a summer or winter “bridge” course or fall/spring short course to prepare students to re-test on the TSI or to take the corequisite ENGL 1301 + INRW 0300. Students who pass NCBI 0100 may enroll in the corequisite ENGL 1301 + INRW 0300 the following semester.

ENGL 0301: Basic Developmental English

This course includes a basic review of English grammar, focusing on spelling, punctuation, diction, and various types of sentence construction. It also covers the various types of paragraphs, as well as an introduction to the basic essay. Classroom-based; offered in fall and spring semesters. Must pass with “C” to advance to corequisite ENGL 1301 + INRW 0300. Students who are unsuccessful may repeat the course, retest on TSI writing, or enroll in NCBI 0100. Non-transfer credit course.

Corequisite ENGL 1301 (Composition I) + INRW 0300 (Integrated Reading and Writing):

Students enroll in a special section of Composition I that is paired with a specific section of INRW 0300. The corequisite courses have the same instructor. The INRW curriculum is thoroughly integrated with and supports the college-level curriculum, providing just-in-time instruction in areas where students are weak. Although INRW 0300 is a non-transfer credit course, students earn three transfer credit hours in ENGL 1301.