English (ENG)

College Writing develops the student’s ability to write clearly and effectively. The course introduces the student to academic writing, APA citation style, research-based exposition, and the fundamentals of academic research. Students will be introduced to the development and synthesizing of argumentation in the writing process, Revision and editing will be used to help develop skills to consistently improve writing. Practice in expository writing – specifically informative, persuasive, analytical, and journalistic – will be the focus.

The focus of this course is the exploration of literature. Literature is a creative expression of our human experience. Students will explore the characteristics and conventions of various literary genres: fiction, poetry, and drama. Through close reading exercises, students will improve their ability to examine texts in detail, paying attention to nuances in language, tone, and style. To promote a deeper understanding of literary techniques, students will experiment with different forms and styles of writing. Students will explore research methodologies relevant to literary studies, including locating and evaluating secondary sources, conducting literary analysis, and citing sources. To foster an appreciation for the diversity of voices in literature, students will appraise works by authors from a variety of cultural backgrounds, genders, and time periods.