Course Description:

This course is a review of the fundamentals of English grammar, with emphasis on writing, composition, and a review of the basic principles of speaking, as well as the different kinds of speeches.

Course Objectives:

After students complete this course, they should be able to . . .

1. Use the eight parts of speech correctly.

2. Conjugate regular and irregular verbs correctly.

3. Make subjects and verbs agree in special situations, as well as with collective nouns.

4. Make nouns and pronouns agree.

5. Outline reports, sermons, speeches, and any other documents.

6. Use punctuation correctly.

7. Write a composition correctly, including good opening and closing paragraphs.

8. Utilize the various forms of media communication.

9. Know and use the basic principles of public speaking.

10. Know how to present oneself in a public speaking arena.