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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

English Composition 1

Course Number: 10-801-136
Credits: 3
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Course Information

Description: 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ...learners develop knowledge/skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience/purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills. (Prerequisite: High school GPA greater/equal to 2.6; OR ACT Reading score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 18; OR Next Gen Reading score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 260; OR "preparatory course(s)", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444)
Total Credits: 3

Course Competencies

  1. Establish document purpose
  2. Appraise audience
  3. Organize document content
  4. Differentiate essay parts
  5. Construct topic sentences
  6. Devise thesis statements
  7. Compose paragraph types: Introductory, concluding, topical, and transitional
  8. Employ rhetorical strategies
  9. Apply revision skills
  10. Prepare written documents
  11. Establish critical reading skills
  12. Investigate information sources
  13. Integrate research techniques

Course details are from the 2021-2022 academic year and are subject to change after 5/23/2022.