Composition I: College Writing

Catalog description

College-Composition I provides students an opportunity to develop and reflect on their own process of writing through various stages of planning, composing, revising, and editing. In addition, students learn how to formulate and support a thesis using a number of rhetorical strategies, to engage in the research process and to practice critical reading strategies for the purpose of documenting credible sources to support claims. Students write in accordance with the conventions of written English and incorporate digital tools and technologies. Prerequisite(s): A passing score on the College's writing and reading placement tests; a C or better on ENG 091; corequisite enrollment or C or better in ENG 092; or recommendation of ESL 124 or ESL 126 Writing Portfolio. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Critical Thinking and Written Communication.