English+1

English 1 – College Composition

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English 1 is a writing course which emphasizes critical reading, expository and argumentative writing, and mastery of library research techniques. It includes instruction and practice in critical thinking, in analytical reading and evaluation of written work, and in the methods of clearly communicating and supporting ideas in organized, coherent essays. Students are required to write 6-10 essays, one of which may be a research paper, based on essays, literature read in class, and/or personal experience. Three hours lecture. =====

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This is a skills building course, and reading and writing will be at the center of the course. We will write several large assignments for this class, and do frequent in-class writing, along with homework and other small assignments. =====

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Success Criteria: Students demonstrate an awareness of a variety of texts and writing styles. Students write clear and organized essay that show control of the standards of written English. =====

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Success Criteria: Students demonstrate an awareness of a variety of texts and writing styles. Students write clear and organized essay that show control of the standards of written English. Students demonstrate the ability to use MLA documentation =====

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Internet access is required for this class. All essays and drafts will be submitted online, and many materials will be made available through the website. =====

Please note: To pass this class, you must earn a "C" or better in your course work.

 * Course Plan: **

Students will complete the following assignments:

4 out of class essays: Essay 1: Identity Essay 2: Advertising and Consumption Essay 3: Course Novel Essay 4: Television, Music, and Film 1 research project (semester long, due at the end of term) 1 presentation on final research project <span style="font-family: Garamond,serif;">Weekly reading responses on selected novel <span style="font-family: Garamond,serif;">Weekly readings on course/essay themes

<span style="font-family: Garamond,serif;">All essays must be submitted online through turnitin.com <span style="font-family: Garamond,serif;">Class code: 6705344 <span style="font-family: Garamond,serif;">Password: Kavalier

<span style="font-family: Garamond,serif;">Additional homework may be assigned in class.