Equivalency Details

Students will practice expository writing and learn the academic form of the essay and research paper. Students will focus on the development of an academically sound and challenging thesis and resulting essay. The mechanics of writing will be reviewed as needed. Pre-requisite: PREP 025 as determined by high school records or placement testing. Honors Option Available English Composition Honor students will practice expository and persuasive discourse in writing and learning the academic form of the essay and research paper. Students will focus on the development of a sound thesis for projects concerning topics of global or international significance. 3-0-3

Emphasizes the composition of organized, clear, coherent, and well-suppported essays, which features standard English conventions, effective style, and the appropriate use of research strategies and sources. Students develop the critical reading and thinking skills necessary to produce effective college-level writing that communicates to a particular audience, fulfills a specified purpose, and conforms to a given genre. Prerequisite: Placement through the College Testing and Placement Program or completion of ENGL 007, 051 or 057 with a grade of C or higher; ENGL 003 is a Pre or Co-requisite.