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English Composition 1

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-801-136

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)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

Credit for Prior Learning

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This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Employ rhetorical strategies
  2. Develop thesis statement(s)
  3. Compose paragraphs
  4. Organize document content
  5. Apply revision techniques to created content
  6. Apply the writing process to various essay types
  7. Employ critical reading skills
  8. Evaluate information from various sources
  9. Integrate sources into document content

Class Details

Class Number:
81531
Delivery:
LinC - Learning in Community
Term:
Fall 2024
Session:
8W1
Instructors:
Jonathan O'Brien
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$496.55 *

Class Notes

  • Your textbook for this class is available free online! It can be found in your Canvas class shell one day prior to the class start date. Based on your preference, printed versions are available for purchase through the NWTC Bookstore. To learn more, please visit: https://nwtc.libguides.com/oer.

  • This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinefaq.

  • This class is part of a Learning Community. Students are required to enroll in all concurrent sections.

  • Enrollment in English Composition 1, class #81531 & English Composition Prep, class #81611 must be maintained. There will be shared content, activities, and assessments.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
08/19/24 - 10/14/24 Anytime
Anytime
Online

* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost

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