ENG 1008 - Introduction to Composition, Part 1

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): Score of 50 or better on the Accuplacer sentence skills exam and secondary placement

Description: This course is the first half of a two-semester sequence (consisting of ENG 1008 followed by ENG 1009) that is taught by a single professor and is a prerequisite for English 1020. This two-semester sequence is a study- and process-intensive equivalent to ENG 1010. This course focuses on writing, rhetorical situations, and textual analysis. The course employs lecture, discussion, workshop, and conference methods. Students will learn how to critically read, summarize, engage, and analyze texts. Students will demonstrate their ability to generate, organize, and produce writing for appropriate audiences. Coursework does not include research and documentation. Students must receive a “C” or better to earn general elective credit.