ENGL0930 Fundamentals of Writing I
Writing is an indispensable element for successful communication in work and college settings. This course is designed for students who need to develop essential skills for using Standard American English as a mode of written expression in college. Students in this course will use the standards of American Written English to explore and produce writing in many different modes, moving from paragraphs and summaries to short essays.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR
ESOL0831 with a grade of "C" or better and the ability to word process simple documents. Basic computer literacy skills required
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Write grammatically correct sentences of varying patterns
Correct mechanical errors in written documents
Write unified paragraphs with appropriate transitions
Analyze audience, purpose, tone, and stylistic technique in various written documents as models for persuasive and informative writing
Write documents for a clear audience and purpose
Write summaries from various sources
Write short essays
Demonstrate the writing process
Distinguish between main ideas and supporting ideas
Write topic sentences that address purpose and audience
Write thesis statements that reflect purpose and mode
Develop topics with substantive specific details and examples
Incorporate secondary sources
Cite secondary sources appropriately
Demonstrate effective real-time writing
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities. If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process.
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Campus
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Credit Details