Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SOPH-0015
Organization's ID:
ENG1001
Organization:
Length:
Self-paced. Students have up to 60 days to complete.
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 English composition I
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to build core skills in English Composition and teach students how to apply those skills to become effective writers. Students will gain proficiency in usage of basic grammar, punctuation and mechanics, as well as learn how to construct effective sentences, paragraphs, and essays. Additionally, students will navigate the writing process to construct original narrative, comparison/contrast, informative, and argumentative compositions.

Learning Outcomes:

  • implement common forms of punctuation to properly complete sentences
  • examine characteristics, techniques, and examples of narrative writing
  • recognize the importance of style in academic writing
  • identify the characteristics of argumentative writing
  • implement practices for locating reliable research sources
  • practice integrating research into an argumentative composition
  • examine strategies for and examples of successful argumentative writing
  • identify the essential components of English Composition
  • implement basic grammar rules to create effective sentences
  • recognize the stages of the writing process and how to navigate them successfully
  • incorporate the necessary elements of an academic essay into the writing process
  • examine characteristics, techniques, and examples of comparison/contrast and informative writing
  • apply revising techniques to an academic writing text
  • apply editing and proofreading techniques to an academic writing text

General Topics:

  • Introduction to English composition
  • Constructing sentences
  • Punctuating sentences
  • Narrative writing
  • Steps and strategies in the writing process
  • Essay construction
  • Comparison/contrast and informative writing
  • Style in writing
  • Revising an essay
  • Editing and proofreading an essay
  • Introduction to argumentative writing
  • Research and support
  • Incorporating research
  • Drafting an argumentative essay
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
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