Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
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ENG 025 College English Skills (3 Credit Hours)


Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides the skills necessary for success in college English courses. Topics include reading and writing processes and strategies, such as critical thinking, text analysis, idea development, and application of writing conventions. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze readings and produce unified, coherent, well-developed paragraphs and essays using appropriate document design and standard written English while developing positive academic habits, learning strategies, and a growth mindset.

 

Competencies

  1. Comprehend professional and academic readings.
  2. Apply the writing process to compose unified, coherent, well-developed paragraphs and essays.
  3. Evaluate ideas and information.
  4. Use conventions of standard written English.
  5. Employ technology ethically and appropriately when composing written assignments.



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