ENG 161 - College Writing

Institution:
Westmoreland County Community College
Subject:
English
Description:
This course covers the fundamentals of college writing including the paragraph, expository essay patterns, and the argumentative essay. Emphasis is placed on developing a coherent thesis, writing concisely and clearly, and adapting one's writing to a particular audience. In addition, it will foster an appreciation of cultural diversity, explain how experiences and attitudes shape an individual's reading, and demonstrate how language can shape thinking. This course also emphasizes self-editing, mechanics, grammar, and word choice. It provides the basis for students to produce a range of effective writing from technical and business communications to research papers and critical essays.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
ENG 085 or Placement Test
Corequisites:
ENG 095
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
Notes:
Additional Information:
Historical Version(s):
This course is a Transfer Credit Framework Course.
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Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(724) 925-4000
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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