Academic Reading and Writing 4 unit

Catalog description

Common Description: In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. COS Description: ENGL C1000 is a first-year course created to support your development as a college-educated reader and writer. This course offers you an opportunity to explore texts from a variety of diverse voices and enter into conversations with creative thinkers. We will empower you to make choices in your writing that strengthen your voice as a scholar and persuade your audience. You will reflect on your writing practices to figure out what writing strategies work best for you. In this course, you will develop research strategies, learn how to find credible information, and incorporate those sources into your writing to support your arguments. Ultimately, ENGL C1000 is your invitation to imagine big ideas and learn how to share those ideas effectively with others. Students in ENGL C1000 have many opportunities for extra support, including supplemental learning assistance provided by visiting The Writing Center (aka ENGL 400 , an open entry/open exit non-credit course).