The course begins by introducing the students to both the fundamental components of building and developing sentences and paragraphs, while at the same time emphasizing the importance of the writing process and engaging the reader through an awareness of the elements of style which contribute to their writing achieving a high level of readability. This will be reinforced by regular writing activities, which will allow the students to become aware of their own individual voice and ability to apply critical thinking in their academic work. The students will produce two timed in-class essays and three out of class essays in addition to two critical summaries and a final exam. There will be regular, required in-class and at-home assignments such as: Readings, Exercises in grammar, revision, and editing.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Midterm Outcomes

By mid-term of EN103 successful (grade of C) students should be able to:

Grammar

·         Write grammatically and idiomatically correct English prose

Punctuation

·         Punctuate sentences correctly

Reading

·         Read to comprehend complex material

·         Read and think critically

Vocabulary

·         Expand vocabulary through reading and writing

·          Develop subject specific terminology through reading and writing

Rhetoric

·         Write academically by constructing effective sentences and paragraphs

·         Summarize

·         Write an outline

·         Understand the introduction-body-conclusion structure

·         Write a strong thesis statement

·         Understand topic sentences and how they shape the paragraph

·         Construct supporting arguments

·         Utilize transition signals to form a paragraph that flows

·         Understand academic register and write for an academic audience

Research and sourcing

Be familiar with research skills including

·         Basic library tools - catalog keyword searches, call numbers, Boolean searches, and reference sources

·         Utilize basic MLA format to submit their work

·         Understand how to avoid plagiarism

End of Course Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete EN103 (with a grade of C or higher) should be able to

Grammar

·         Write grammatically and idiomatically correct English prose with more sophistication

Reading

·         Read to comprehend increasingly complex material

·         Read and think critically

Vocabulary

·         Expand vocabulary through reading and writing

·          Develop subject specific terminology through reading and writing

Rhetoric

·         Write effective paragraphs and essays

·         Summarize

·         Understand how to recognize and utilize rhetorical modes

·         Construct detailed outlines

·         Understand the introduction-body-conclusion structure

·         Write a strong thesis statement

·         Construct topic sentences and supporting arguments

·         Utilize transition signals to form an essay that flows

·         Think, read, and write critically for an academic audience

Research and sourcing (can be covered by a librarian in one or more workshops in the library)

·         Be familiar with research skills including

·         Understanding databases, web-based sourcing, and source evaluation

·         Utilize MLA format to cite sources

·         Understand how to avoid plagiarism

To teach students to:

• Understand and correctly apply the rules of standard English grammar.
• Develop a clear and effective prose style consistent with contemporary academic writing practices.
• Write and edit persuasively. To use the rules of grammar and expository style to communicate meaning effectively
• Read ,think, and write analytically, critically, and creatively

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