ENGL0965 Fundamentals of Writing and Reading II
Fundamentals of Writing and Reading II is a course of study that emphasizes the process of academic writing and reading and how they overlap each other. Students will do readings of increasingly complex texts and will produce a variety written work that helps them articulate themselves and understand various audiences. Students will produce more complex language and revise their writing by identifying common errors and correcting them. This course is designed for students who are familiar with the basic rules of Standard American Written English, but who are still building their skills and formulating and supporting their ideas in longer written formats. In addition, students will be introduced to basic methods for incorporating ideas of others into their writing, as well as thinking and reading critically.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on reading assessment test or
ENGL0901 and ENGLE0930 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:
Demonstrate the reading and writing process
Compose effective thesis statements and topic sentences
Use analysis to infer meaning and draw conclusions from increasingly complex texts
Identify audience and tone when reading and writing in different contexts
Present focused ideas in writing, using relevant evidence
Demonstrate coherence and unity in process writing
Acquire new vocabulary by using dictionaries, word parts and context clues
Adjust reading strategy and writing style for different purposes and contexts
Demonstrate effective real-time communication
Apply basic research skills
Integrate secondary sources appropriately through quotation, paraphrase and summary
Correct grammar and mechanical errors in written documents
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
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 Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details