Course Description
This course is a study of rhetoric and effective writing processes with an emphasis on expository evaluative writing. Students in this course must pass with a C or better to move on to ENGL 1023.

Course Goals
English Composition I seeks to develop each student’s ability to write effectively, recognizing components of the rhetorical situation in various types of writing situations. Students will learn to analyze different types of audiences and write purposefully, taking a specific stance within different genres.

Students will demonstrate their ability to:

• use critical thinking skills in their reading and writing
• incorporate personal reflection and interpersonal feedback into essays
• revise and edit essay drafts as a standard practice in the writing process
• write essays that
  • contain substantial and relevant content
  • show a good awareness of audience and rhetorical purpose
  • follow the conventions of standard edited American English

Please view prerequisites and required supplies below.

 

Special Note 1: Extensive use of camera and microphone is expected in this course.

 

Special Note 2: This course is available as dual credit; however, a student does not have to dual enroll to take the class. This is a rigorous course intended for students ready to handle university-level content and pace. Please contact the teacher if you have any questions about placement or to have a recent writing sample reviewed.