English Composition I
ENGL 1101: English Composition I
This course is designed to increase the student’s ability to construct written prose of various kinds. It focuses on methods of organization, analysis, research skills, and producing short expository essays. Readings consider issues of contemporary social and cultural concern.
Student Learning Outcome:
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Engage in writing as a process, including gathering evidence, considering the audience, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading.
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Engage in the collaborative, social aspects of written composition and use these as tools for learning.
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Use language to explore and analyze contemporary multicultural, global, and international questions.
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Gather, summarize, synthesize, and explain information from various sources.
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Articulate awareness of how literacies and career-readiness competencies might be valuable to potential employers.
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Fall 2023
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Spring 2024
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Fall 2024
English Composition II
ENGL 1102: English Composition II
This composition course is designed to develop writing skills beyond the proficiency levels required by English 1101. Stresses critical reading and writing and incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods; readings will be drawn from a wide variety of texts. Passing grade is C. Prerequisite: ENGL 1101.
Student Learning Outcome:
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Analyze, evaluate, document, and draw inferences from various source.
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Identify, select, and analyze appropriate research methods, research questions, and evidence for a specific rhetorical situation.
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Use argumentative strategies and genres in order to engage various audiences.
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Produce well-reasoned, argumentative essays demonstrating rhetorical engagement.
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Reflect on what contributed to their writing process and evaluate their own work.
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Spring 2024
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Summer 2024