Course Description: Composition I is one of the most important classes you will take in college. Knowing how to read and write well are life skills valued in every field: whether you’re putting together a lab report, preparing a final paper, tweeting, texting, or just sending a short email, written words are usually the first way you interact with people. This class will help you to better understand how to work with words by asking you to craft three different types of essays (see Major Assignments below).
Major Assignments:
- Explanatory essay: explain a system or process that is well known to you
- Analysis essay: analyze an author or speaker’s argument
- Argumentative essay: make your own argument (using research)
Texts: There are no required texts for this section of ENG 190. All readings will be posted online. If you would like to purchase a style guide, you may. Keep in mind, we will be using only MLA format in our class. Suggested guide (can be purchased online): MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th Edition.
Note: Regular online access is essential to this course because, in the spirit of processed-base writing and collaboration, we will be doing several online group workshops that will be time-sensitive. All announcements, assignments, readings, resources, and other communications will also be online.