ENGLISH COMPOSITION I
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ENGLISH COMPOSITION I |
COURSE NUMBER: Eng 101
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 3.0
PREREQUISITES: Proper ASSET or COMPASS placement or Eng 100 with a grade of C or better
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented.
Calendar:
REQUIRED TEXT: Kirszner, Laurie G., Stephen R. Mandell, and David Blakesley. The Wadsworth Handbook and Research Guide . 8th ed. Boston: Thomson, 2008.
Trimmer, Joseph F. Writing With A Purpose. 14th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin,
2004. ISBN: 061831847X
ORIENTATION INFORMATION:
INSTRUCTOR E-MAIL: Julie.Gibson@gvltec.edu
INSTRUCTOR'S NOTE: N/A
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