ENGLISH 1010

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ENGL 1010 - INTRO TO WRITING (EN)

Credits: 3
Development of critical literacies-reading, writing and thinking using methods of knowledge-making. Promotes awareness of rhetorical strategies as they apply to a variety of socio-cultural contexts.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Attendance, Participation, and Homework:
  • It is important to attend at least 90% of class sessions.
  • On average, you are required to complete two hours of homework outside of class for every class credit. Some assignments may require more time, some less.
  • Participate in class discussions, activities, and collaborative tasks.
• Assignments:
  • Complete between 3 - 5 main writing assignments.
  • Complete multiple reading, research, and writing assignments that contribute to main writing assignments.
  • Make substantive revisions on writing assignments.
  • Copy-edit all final revisions of main assignments.
• Exams:
  • There are no exams in English composition courses.
  • Some sections have quizzes on readings or research.
  • In addition to the SLCC ePortfolio, many sections of English composition courses require the submission of final portfolio of your course work.