School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Mass Communication
Fall Course Syllabus
2012-2013
FRESHMAN COMPOSITION I
Course ID ENG 137 Section H9 3SCH
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Office Location: Instructor: F. Hardy
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Course Catalogue Description: This course introduces college-level, thesis-driven, research-based writing with specific instruction in academic reading and writing, varied forms of essays, writing as a process, critical thinking, close reading and standards of academic discourse.
Course Description: This content of the course includes argumentative and analytical writing, as well as techniques of basic research paper writing. The course also incorporates debates and other oral activities.
An honor section is offered as ENG 137(H). Prerequisite: English 135 Freshman Comp I with a grade of “C” or better.
Student Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, you (the student) will be able to do the following: • Generate written assignments using various electronic devices via multimedia and document software. CL1, CL2 • Utilize course management system to access, submit, and research course content, materials and assignments. CL3 • Articulate thoughts in an organized and purposeful manner through oral and written communication. • Speak coherently and respond effectively to various audiences using the conventions of Standard American English (SAE). EC2 • Write coherently and respond effectively to various audiences using the conventions of Standard American English (SAE). EC2 • Critique information from both oral and written texts. EC3 • Review oral and written texts to synthesize information. EC3, AC1, AC2 • Engage intellectually with texts to support comprehension and interpretation of the selections by citing textual evidence in oral and written