Sentence Certificate of Competency

The Sentence Certificate of Competency delves into the basic elements of Standard Written English (SWE), namely the rules of grammar and syntax, and the conventions of SWE usage. The courses that make up this certificate begin with the basic grammatical units of SWE, followed by an overview of common grammar errors that impede communication and an overview of syntactic and usage problems.

Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
  1. Recognize and revise errors in grammar and usage.
  2. Develop an understanding of standard English usage in various writing situations.


Program Requirements

Course Code Title Units
Required Courses
ENG 301Basic Grammar and Punctuation0
ENG 302Sentences and Syntax0