Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DLSI-0017
Organization's ID:
DLSI-0017
Organization:
Distance Learning Systems Indiana, Inc
Location:
Online
Length:
9 weeks (144 hours).
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 English Composition I
Description

Objective:

English Composition I is a freshman-level course that introduces the principles of writing. Students will produce organized essays using correct organization and structure, including Summary-Response and Persuasive essays. Students will demonstrate proper use of parts of speech, sentence structure, thesis statements, and paragraph structure. They will also show competency in revising an essay already written. The course is built around the theme “How Can We Connect Despite Our Differences?”

Learning Outcomes:

  • Compose an extended persuasive essay.
  • Research sources and properly cite sources using MLA standards.
  • Demonstrate understanding and/or produce various phases of writing including prewriting, outlining, drafting, revision and editing, proofreading, final copy, brainstorming, and free writing.
  • Critique and revise an essay already written by completing a peer review.
  • Use correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure rules, as well as recognize common mistakes made within various aspects of basic composition courses.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the various forms of writing and the relationship between writer and audience.
  • Compose a summary/response essay based on a reading.

General Topics:

  • Course Intro
  • Reading Critically
  • Prewriting
  • Outlining and Drafting an Essay
  • Developing Paragraphs for the body, introduction, and conclusion of an essay
  • Revising, Editing, and Proofreading
  • Developing Arguments
  • Writing Purposes: Writing to Reflect, Writing to Inform, Writing to Analyze, Writing to Evaluate, and Writing to Persuade
  • Creating a Research Strategy
  • Finding Sources
  • Evaluating Sources
  • Taking Notes and Avoiding Plagiarism
  • Writing with Sources
  • Writing with Sources using MLA Format
  • Writing about Literature
  • Communication in Class: Essay examinations
  • Communication in Business
  • Review
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
  • Outlines and Peer Reviews

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials