1.0 credit/De La Salle weight

Prerequisites: Placement by current English instructor.

This course combines a survey of British literature with instruction and practice in composing essays in a variety of written forms. The literature covers important literary periods, genres, authors, major poets, and novelists. The composition component anticipates the college writing experience, especially in the analysis of literature and the development of the essay. Vocabulary and English grammar competency for better expression of ideas are stressed. This course is recommended for college-bound students.