English Department

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Writers Studio | Progenitor

Department Chair: Dr. Lindsay Lewan
Phone: 303.797.5825
Lindsay.Lewan@arapahoe.edu

Arapahoe Community College offers a full selection of composition, literature and related courses that are designed to help students of all interests and vocations improve their language and critical-thinking skills. All of the courses offered by the English Department are designed for transfer to four-year colleges, as requirements or as electives. The Department offers courses in a traditional classroom or hybrid mode at the Main Campus, Triad and the University Center at Chaparral, as well as several courses online.

You've been writing for years. Why do you need to take more writing classes?

We want to help you succeed - in college and in the world at large. The better your ability to read, write and think, the greater your chances for success. Each time you write, you become more skilled at expressing your ideas for a particular purpose and audience.

Let us advise you. We'll assess your reading and writing skills through test scores, prior education and work experience, and then recommend courses to help you achieve your goals.

English Composition I and II help you master written English and critical thinking skills required in college-level courses, the business community and the world at large. Technical Writing is an alternative to ENG 121 for students in vocational programs who do not plan to transfer.

If you wish to be a good writer, write.
– Epictetus

Creative writing courses-—ENG 221 and ENG 222-—help you develop additional ways to express yourself. And the College's award-winning literary/art magazine, Progenitor, offers an opportunity for students to showcase their outstanding works.

Writers Studio

Writers Studio is a community for writers. Its mission is to provide creative opportunities for Colorado writers of all levels. The English Department offers a 18-credit Professional Achievement Award for students interested in creative writing. Earn a credential in fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting or poetry. Read more about the Writers Studio.

Contact Dr. Kathryn Winograd, Writers Studio coordinator, at 303-797-5815 for more information and join our email listserve. We look forward to hearing from you.

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
– Mark Twain

If you would benefit from additional preparation in reading, writing or study skills before attempting college-level courses, we'll encourage you to take advantage of appropriate courses offered by the Developmental Studies Department. To enroll in ENG 121 or 131, students must satisfy prerequisites in English and reading.

Awards and Writings | Program Effectiveness | Faculty | Mission | Syllabi
Writers Studio | Progenitor