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EN 300
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To compose interdisciplinary formal and informal
essays in Standard American English (SAE) in standard writing formats utilizing
computer skills with a minimum of one research-based, documented essay.
To demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills in writing and
research including the use of technological sources. |
As sequential composition courses that work
together to produce a student with effective writing skills, EN 101 and
300 will:
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Teach the phases of the writing process (planning, drafting and editing),
including the creation of thesis statements, paragraphs and topic sentences,
introductions and conclusions.
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Include peer reviews and workshops, with at least one individual student
conference with the professor.
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Generate texts using different rhetorical modes with no ore than one essay
that is literature-based.
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Address gender issues related to the use of language.
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Be taught by a qualified instructor with a minimum of 18 graduate hours
in English or a related field as approved by the Humanities Division Head.
EN 101:
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Introduce the student to basic research skills to include various technological
sources.
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Provide MLA documentation style.
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Develop strategies for reading and for evaluation of sources.
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Compose a minimum of five individual writing assignments and 4000 words
overall.
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Expose students to a variety of academic strategies in writing and research
within an interdisciplinary classroom.
EN 300:
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Insure effective use of advanced research skills within students’ individual
discipline(s) using a variety of technological sources.
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Provide documentation style(s) within the student’s chosen major or career
field.
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Develop critical thinking strategies for reading and for thinking and for
evaluating in the students’ individual discipline.
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Compose a minimum of five individual writing assignments and 5000 words
overall.
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Develop the understanding that different rhetorical strategies and endeavors
are valid in different academic fields.
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