ENGL1101 – College Writing


Credits:	3 (3/0/0)
Description:	Meets MnTC Goal Area 1. This is an introductory writing course designed to prepare students for later college and career writing. The course focuses on developing fluency through a process approach, with particular emphasis on revision. Students will consider purpose and audience, read and discuss writing and further develop their own writing processes through successive revisions to produce polished drafts. Course work will include an introduction to argumentative writing, writing from sources and a short research project.
Prerequisites:	Completion of ENGL0050 with a grade of C or higher and completion of ENGL0040, OR ENGL0096 with a grade of C or higher OR placement in ENGL1101. (because of entrance examination score)
Corequisites:	(None)
Competencies:	Demonstrate the writing process through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing and presentation. Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking and responding. Locate and evaluate material from diverse sources. Synthesize material from diverse sources. Construct logical and coherent arguments. Use authority, point-of-view, and individual voice and style in their writing. Respond critically via discussion. Respond critically via writing. Employ syntax and usage appropriate to academic disciplines and the professional world. Select appropriate communication choices for specific audiences.
MnTC goal areas:	(N/A)