
English Composition 1
Course Number: 10801136
Credits: 3.00
Course 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)
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Course Competencies
- Establish document purpose
- Appraise audience
- Organize document content
- Differentiate essay parts
- Construct topic sentences
- Devise thesis statements
- Compose paragraph types: Introductory, concluding, topical, and transitional
- Employ rhetorical strategies
- Apply revision skills
- Prepare written documents
- Establish critical reading skills
- Investigate information sources
- Integrate research techniques