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English Composition I

Class Number: COMM 10801136-33 - English Composition 1
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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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: GPA greater/equal to 2.6; OR ACT Reading score greater/equal to 15 AND English greater/equal to 18; OR Next Gen Reading score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 250; 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

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:
COMM 10801136-33 - English Composition 1
Date:
-
Delivery:
Online
Term:
2026 Fall Session 2

Class Notes

Textbook Information: 

  • The textbook for this course is free online! 

  • Find it in Canvas one day before class starts. 

  • If you prefer a printed copy, you can buy one at the NWTC Bookstore. 

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 Online Classes. 

 

Enrollment in English Comp 1, section# 33 & College Reading & Writing, section# 09 must be maintained. There will be shared content, activities, and assessments. 

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
10/21/2026 - 12/18/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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