ENGL 090 Developmental Composition

This course is a study and practice of the basic concepts of composition, including paragraph and essay construction. It introduces students to the composition process: prewriting, writing, and revising. The course also emphasizes grammar, sentence mechanics, editing, and critical thinking skills.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

ENGL 090Developmental Composition

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I. General Information

Department

English, Languages, and Philosophy

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is a study and practice of the basic concepts of composition, including paragraph and essay construction. It introduces students to the composition process: prewriting, writing, and revising. The course also emphasizes grammar, sentence mechanics, editing, and critical thinking skills.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Write basic, thesis-driven essays for an academic audience
• Use an effective writing process
• Shape writing according to purpose and audience
• Polish and present final work
• Discuss the writing process and rhetorical strategies in basic ways

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies