I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Composition I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
ENGL 1410
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
The rhetorical strategies of description, narration, and exposition (including but not limited to exemplification, classification, process analysis, comparison /contrast, and definition) will be the focus of the course. A descriptive essay, a narrative essay, and five expository essays at the professor’s discretion will constitute the seven formal essay assignments. Students may also be asked to write journals, a resume and letter of application, and to review grammar. Students will be expected to adhere to the basic writing process (brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revision—individual and peer) and demonstrate their awareness of the following concepts in their reading and writing: thesis, audience, tone, unity, coherence, and emphasis. The course will also include a literature component (selections at professor’s discretion) to present basic critical terminology and foster critical thinking skills.
5. Placement Tests Required:
| Accuplacer (specify test): |
Reading |
Score: |
78 |
6. Prerequisite Courses:
ENGL 1410 - Composition I
There are no prerequisites for this course.
7. Other Prerequisites
Successful completion of READ 1500 with a grade of C or better, or successful completion of ENGL 1596 with a grade of C or better
9. Co-requisite Courses:
ENGL 1410 - Composition I
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- CLEP
III. Course Purpose
MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
Goal 1 – Written and Oral Communication
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Student writing assignments --- Essays, journals, quizzes, etc. (see course description for specifics |
| Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Student articulation – Appropriate classroom protocol based upon respect and informed opinions/ideas---Small groups, discussions (in-class and/or D2L discussion board), oral presentations |
| Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations |
In written and oral format, students will demonstrate comprehension of abstracts concepts--- May include but not limited to the following: essays, exams, discussions, critical analysis, presentations, etc. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Students will be able to demonstrate and understand the writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing and presentation
|
1
|
|
Student will be able to formulate clear thesis statements and organize ideas logically and appropriately to support the thesis statement
|
1
|
|
Student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the relationships among writer, audience, and purpose
|
1
|
|
Student will be able to use authority, point-of-view, and individual voice and style in both the written and spoken word
|
1
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- The fundamental process of composing: thesis, brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising (tone, audience, unity, coherence, emphasis, grammar review, avoiding errors)
- Description: concrete, specific detail
- Narration
- Exemplification
- Process analysis
- Comparison and contrast
- Classification
- Definition and/or letter of application and resume
- Literature component – assigned readings with discussion, weekly/daily at professor’s discretion, over genre specific concepts
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Composition I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
ENGL 1410
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
The rhetorical strategies of description, narration, and exposition (including but not limited to exemplification, classification, process analysis, comparison /contrast, and definition) will be the focus of the course. A descriptive essay, a narrative essay, and five expository essays at the professor’s discretion will constitute the seven formal essay assignments. Students may also be asked to write journals, a resume and letter of application, and to review grammar. Students will be expected to adhere to the basic writing process (brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revision—individual and peer) and demonstrate their awareness of the following concepts in their reading and writing: thesis, audience, tone, unity, coherence, and emphasis. The course will also include a literature component (selections at professor’s discretion) to present basic critical terminology and foster critical thinking skills.
5. Placement Tests Required:
| Accuplacer (specify test): |
Reading |
Score: |
78 |
6. Prerequisite Courses:
ENGL 1410 - Composition I
There are no prerequisites for this course.
7. Other Prerequisites
Successful completion of READ 1500 with a grade of C or better, or successful completion of ENGL 1596 with a grade of C or better
9. Co-requisite Courses:
ENGL 1410 - Composition I
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- CLEP
III. Course Purpose
2. MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
Goal 1 – Written and Oral Communication
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Student writing assignments --- Essays, journals, quizzes, etc. (see course description for specifics |
| Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Student articulation – Appropriate classroom protocol based upon respect and informed opinions/ideas---Small groups, discussions (in-class and/or D2L discussion board), oral presentations |
| Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations |
In written and oral format, students will demonstrate comprehension of abstracts concepts--- May include but not limited to the following: essays, exams, discussions, critical analysis, presentations, etc. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Students will be able to demonstrate and understand the writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing and presentation
|
1
|
|
Student will be able to formulate clear thesis statements and organize ideas logically and appropriately to support the thesis statement
|
1
|
|
Student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the relationships among writer, audience, and purpose
|
1
|
|
Student will be able to use authority, point-of-view, and individual voice and style in both the written and spoken word
|
1
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- The fundamental process of composing: thesis, brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising (tone, audience, unity, coherence, emphasis, grammar review, avoiding errors)
- Description: concrete, specific detail
- Narration
- Exemplification
- Process analysis
- Comparison and contrast
- Classification
- Definition and/or letter of application and resume
- Literature component – assigned readings with discussion, weekly/daily at professor’s discretion, over genre specific concepts
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions