ENGL 1013 - English Composition I
Description
Guiding the student through the process of writing with regular practice and analysis of effective writing, this first course of the composition sequence emphasizes the writing of clear, concise, developed academic prose. Generally, students are expected to follow the rules of Standard American English and formatting conventions, to understand paragraph development, and to write a research assignment involving the integration of sources.
Pre-Requisite
Minimum placement test scores (see placement test chart in this course catalog) or completion of or in the process of completing an approved ENGA or ENGC course(s).
3 Credit Hour(s)
Contact Hours
45 lecture hours
3 Faculty Load Hour(s)
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
ACTS Equivalent
ENGL1013 (ACTS) - Composition I
Grade Mode
A-F
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Read, interpret, and analyze print and digital texts.
- Find, evaluate, integrate, and cite relevant sources.
- Apply writing strategies to draft, revise, and edit major writing tasks.
- Apply and evaluate appropriate syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Apply and evaluate appropriate voice, style, tone, and audience awareness in writing.
- Compose new writing in multiple genres that is focused, coherent, and developed.
- Collaborate with peers to plan, develop, and revise projects.
General Education Outcomes Supported
- Students develop higher order thinking skills.
- Students gain greater awareness of cultural perspectives.
- Students can write a clear, coherent, well-organized documents, which are substantially free of errors.
- Students can read selections at the college level.
- Students develop effective oral communication skills.
- Students can employ a variety of sources to locate, evaluate, and use information.
Standard Practices
Topics List
- Critical reading skills
- Critical writing skills
- Analysis
- Synthesis
- Evaluation
- Handling source material
Learning Activities
- Reading/Writing Activities,
- Class Discussions,
- Guest Speakers,
- Quizzes,
- Peer Reviews,
- In-class Activities,
- Presentations, and/or
- Academic Posters
Assessments
- Approximately four major assignments (at least one incorporating secondary sources)
- Draft revisions
- In-class writing
Grading guidelines
- Regularly updated Canvas gradebook
- Rubrics & timely, substantive written (with optional audio/video) feedback
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