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English
500:
Preparation for College Writing
| Introduces the
entry-level writer to elements of the composing process (prewriting,
drafting, revising and editing). Includes strategies for developing
compositions, organizing ideas and building vocabulary. |
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English
550:
Introduction to College Writing
| Prepares the
inexperienced writer for college level academic writing by focusing on
critical thinking, reading, writing, and study skills necessary to
succeed at the academic level. Five hours of supplemental instruction
in a Success Center that supports this course is required, plus
tutoring or other activities as recommended by instructor. |
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Textbooks for English 550 |
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English
450:
Fundamentals of Composition
| Careful study and
practice of expository writing techniques and the frequent writing of
integrated paragraphs and essays, with the ultimate goal of writing an
essay using sources. Prepares the student for English 1A. Five arranged
hours of supplemental instruction in a Success Center that supports
this course is required, plus tutoring or other activities as
recommended by instructor. NOTE: Students who have successfully
completed English as a Second Language 450 may not take English 450. |
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English 450 common final Updated
for Fall 2008! |
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Textbooks for English 450 |
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English
1A:
Composition
| Careful study and
practice of expository and argumentative writing techniques and the
frequent writing of compositions with the ultimate goal of a research
project. A minimum of 6,000 written words is expected over the course
of the term. Five arranged hours of supplemental instruction in a
Success Center that supports this course is required, plus tutoring or
other activities as recommended by the instructor. Designed to prepare
the student for satisfactory college writing. May be offered as an
Honors course. |
| Assigning an
annotated bibliography?
See the annotated
bibliography FAQ's page for instructors and students. |
| Approved
Textbooks for English 1A |
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Syllabus #1 |
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English
1B:
Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking
| Using primarily
non-fiction, students will integrate critical thinking skills with
effective written analysis and argument. Distinction between deductive
and inductive reasoning. Write and critique essays using research
strategies. Produce a minimum of 6,000 words. May be offered as an
Honors course. |
| Assigning an
annotated bibliography?
See the annotated
bibliography FAQ's page for instructors and students. |
| Approved
Textbooks for English 1B |
| Sample
Syllabus #1 |
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| Mandatory English
1B writing
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