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ENG 101: English The English Composition course emphasizes and develops skills in critical reading and <br />Composition and Reading academic writing. Reading and writing assignments include exposition, <br />argumentation, and academic research on topics that are both diverse and relevant <br />to students today. Readings, discussions, and writing assignments will encourage <br />critical thinking and an In-depth analysis of texts. Through the completion of this <br />course, students will write a minimum of 10,000 words. Classroom instruction <br />integrates one-on-one writing conference between teacher and student for <br />Individualized attention, needs assessment, and monitored progress. Overall, this <br />course aims to Impart college -level critical reading, academic writing, and research <br />skills to its students. Topics Include: <br />• Critical reading and thinking skills, including analysis of non-fiction texts, <br />generation and synthesis of ideas, and basic elements of argumentation <br />(claims, evidence, reasoning); <br />• Advanced essay writing, to include instruction/practice in effective strategies <br />for introductions, conclusions, transitions, and topic sentences <br />• Logically sound thesis statements and the development of supporting ideas <br />that consistently pursue the line of reasoning suggested by the thesis <br />• Effective use of textual evidence to support ideas, including methods of <br />integrating textual evidence, e.g. quoting and paraphrasing effectively and <br />correctly; sophisticated use of transitional and organizational patterns; and <br />effective strategies for enhancing stylistic fluency; <br />• Research writing, to include instruction/practice in topic generation; location <br />and evaluation of sources, including electronic resources <br />• Fair and appropriate use of sources avoiding plagiarism); synthesis and <br />integration of sources; MLA documentation including parenthetical citations <br />and works cited. <br />• Writing Conferences: 18 hours of individualized writing <br />assignments/practice in the class with one-on-one conferences with the <br />instructor. <br />Prerequisite: None <br />40 Hours Lecture <br />4.0 Quarter Credits <br />133 <br />Date on December 12, 2020 <br />