Master Syllabus Course Prefix and Number: ENGL 101 Credit Hours: 3 Course Title: Composition and Rhetoric I Course Prerequisites: ACT score of 18 or higher, or English Placement Test Score, or a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 099. Textbook(s): George Miller, ed. The Prentice Hall Reader, 11th edition Glenn & Gray, eds. The Hodges-Harbrace Handbook, 18th edition Course Description: Introductory course in writing including study of selected readings; emphasis on basic rhetorical methods.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, the student will: A. Use rhetorical modes to develop ideas;
B. Compose multi-paragraph essays using recognized patterns of development; and
C. Demonstrate library research skills. To achieve the learning outcomes, the student will (The letter designations at the end of each statement refer to the learning outcome(s).) 1. Generate and limit a subject for writing (A and B). 2. Construct an effective thesis statement (A and B). 3. Organize ideas in outline form (A and B). 4. Produce effective introductions, topic sentences, and conclusions (A and B). 5. Create unified and coherent body paragraphs (A and B).