English Composition 1 (ENGL 1301--0077--72239)

Instructor: Douglas Cameron

Student Learning Outcomes The student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of writing as process. 2. Apply basic principles of critical thinking in analyzing reading selections, developing expository essays, and writing argumentative essays. 3. Analyze elements such as purpose, audience, tone, style, strategy in essays and/or literature by professional writers. 4. Write essays in appropriate academic writing style using varied rhetorical strategies. 5. Synthesize concepts from and use references to assigned readings in their own academic writing.

Learning objectives

Students will:

1. Understand and demonstrate writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing, and presentation.

2. Understand the importance of specifying audience and purpose and to select appropriate communication choices.

3. Understand and appropriately apply modes of expression (descriptive, expositive, narrative, scientific, and self-expressive) in written, visual, and oral communication.

4. Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding.

5. Understand and apply basic principles of critical thinking, problem solving, and technical proficiency in the development of exposition and argument.

6. Develop the ability to research and write a documented paper and/or to give an oral presentation.