ENGL C101 Freshman Composition
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this composition course for transfer to four-year
institutions, students write at least five expository and
argumentative essays, including a substantive research paper
of 2,000 words showing the student’s ability to analyze and
evaluate source material and to generate and develop
independent topics of inquiry appropriate to academic work
(total: 7,000 words). The course emphasizes analyzing and
actively engaging university-level concepts presented in
outside sources.
REQUISITES
Prerequisites: English 70
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will
be able to:
- plan, develop, and write academic essays on complex
ideas presented in university-level sources. This will be
assessed through a final research project evaluated by a
rubric.
- understand, analyze, and see the relations among
university-level reading materials. This will be assessed
through a final research project evaluated by a rubric.
- evaluate the style of one’s own writing and self-correct
for greater clarity and directness. This will be assessed
through a final research project evaluated by a rubric.
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This
course is also offered as
an Honors Program course.
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