
English
General Education
Welcome to the English Department of Delaware Technical Community College. The classes in our program are designed to provide you with the skills you need to communicate effectively and efficiently both in your chosen major and in a work environment. Courses cover everything from basic fundamentals to advanced global communication skills. We can help you cultivate a professional persona that reflects confidence, adapts to diverse populations and environments, and positions you for success in future courses and a changing workplace.
These courses are offered at the Dover, Georgetown, Stanton, and Wilmington campuses.
How We Can Help You SUCCEED
- We have dedicated instructors.
- Our class sizes are small.
- We offer free faculty-led tutoring.
- Our classes are designed for all skill levels.
- Our classes are offered in multiple formats: Online and Distributed Learning Courses.
- Our courses are available at each of our four campuses.
What You Will Learn
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Related Associate Degree Programs
English is a foundation for success in every profession, and we are here to help make sure that you are prepared to enter yours with the tools needed to succeed.
Every associate degree major requires two courses in English. Your program will select the courses from the following offerings: Composition I, Composition II, Technical Writing & Communication, Oral Communications and Research & Technical Writing.
Contact Georgetown:
Jill Smith
Department Chair
jill.smith@dtcc.edu
(302) 259-6076
Contact Dover:
Patricia Gallo
Department Chair
pgallo@dtcc.edu
(302) 857-1230
Contact Stanton:
Lauren Canady
Department Chair
lauren.canady@dtcc.edu
(302) 283-3125
Contact Wilmington:
Ernest Kulhanek
Department Chair
ekulhane@dtcc.edu
(302) 573-5478
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