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Course Catalog

English Composition

This course introduces the basics of college-level writing. Students learn effective strategies of argumentation, including creating a coherent claim or thesis; analyzing and responding to others’ arguments; handling and citing evidence; and adapting written work to different audiences and subjects. Students also learn how to make their ideas clear and coherent at the level of sentence, paragraph and document. Writing assignments may be on a variety of topics and students draft and revise their writing. Available only through College Jumpstart. ENGL 101 does not fulfill an English major requirement.

Core Curriculum Designation: WI, EI
Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0