First Year Courses
The Department of English administers the Belmont University Directed Self-Placement for all new students who have not successfully completed ENG 1010 or its equivalent. The guided self-placement determines the best course for students: English 1000 (International English), English 1010 (The First-Year Writing Seminar), or English 1030 (Composition Writing Lab). See full course descriptions listed below.
Advanced Placement and CLEP Credit Policy for First Year Writing Seminar
Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Language and Composition exam or on the Literature and Composition exam receive credit for ENG 1010; to complete their General Education composition requirement these students must still complete ENG 3010. Students who have taken both AP English tests and scored at least 4 on both tests receive a credit for ENG 1010 for one test and 3 additional hours of general elective credit. No CLEP credit will be awarded for ENG 1010.
English Courses
Core Composition Courses (ENG)
ENG 1000. International English (3-6). All students for whom English is a second language must take this course in their first semester, unless they demonstrate proficiency on the Belmont University English Placement Test. Develops the academic skills, aural and written, necessary for performing in the American university and university system. Graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Any student missing five class meetings in English 1000 will be involuntarily dropped with a grade of 'WF'. Appeal is to the Provost. Does not fulfill general education humanities requirement.
ENG 1010. First-Year Writing (3). A required first-year course in which students practice recognizing, evaluating, and constructing written arguments, in the process developing their reading and research skills. With ENG 3010, this course fulfills the general education writing requirement. Does not fulfill Core Humanities, English major, or English minor requirements.
ENG 1030. Composition Writing Laboratory (1). Uses literature, rhetorical essays, or content material from the student's major area as a basis for writing. Recommended for students who lack requisite English Composition skills or who wish additional composition practice. Does not fulfill general education humanities requirement.
ENG 1100. First Year Writing Seminar (4). A first-year writing course that offers systematic instruction in communicating effectively in writing, in demonstrating knowledge of a topic, and in accessing and using information effectively. Purposes include enhancing critical reading abilities and development skills in evaluating and using source material. Along with ENG 2100, the course fulfills the general education writing requirement. Does not fulfill general education humanities requirement. Course is to be phased out at the end of the 2004-2005 academic year.
