Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
COLP-0013
Organization's ID:
ENG132
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
8 weeks
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 English Composition Ii
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to emphasize a sequenced approach to academic writing, critical thinking, multi-faceted approaches to writing, and collaborative learning. Engages advanced practice in writing using rhetorical devices, argumentation, research, and appropriate citation methodologies; and provides experience in prospectus and annotated bibliography preparation to generate well-developed writing for various academic and real world professional environments.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze and synthesize texts and think critically to produce advanced academic discourse
  • Evaluate writing for depth and breadth of content
  • Translate research to build evidence and proof in writing
  • Create research writings from a foundational prospectus and annotated bibliography to a final product
  • Create quality writing that is multi-faceted, in depth, accurate, ethical, and professional
  • Apply revision and refinement processes to reflect the complexities of academic and professional writing

General Topics:

  • Systematic and organized note taking systems
  • Analysis of fallacies of logic
  • Ethos, logos, pathos
  • Advanced research methodologies
  • MLA documentation and writing to avoid plagiarism
  • Revising, editing, proofreading processes
  • Writing strategies, inclusive of prewriting (audience, tone, purpose, idea development, critical thinking) through revision (rubric standards)
  • Essay writing using specific rhetorical devices (causal analysis, evaluation, proposal argumentation)
  • Prospectus and Annotated Bibliography development
  • Critical thinking and writing as collaborative and community processes
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials