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ENGL 104 - Enhanced Composition I



5.0 Credits
Directly supports the academic writing goals of ENGL&101 by providing enhanced instruction in the development, drafting, and revision of academic essays for students who are also enrolled in ENGL&101. Focuses on demystifying the “hidden” rules and methods behind effective reading, thinking, and writing in college-level courses. Appropriate for students who have placed into ENGL&101 but are unsure of their skills or readiness for college-level English. May not be taken as a stand-alone course. Requires concurrent enrollment in linked section of ENGL&101.
Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101.
Corequisite Linked section of ENGL&101.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Analyze and apply the formal rules and informal guidelines that define academic discourse.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to recognize the complexity of issues and qualify claims.
  3. Practice writing as a process including pre-writing, multiple drafts, and revision.
  4. Accurately, thoroughly, and coherently summarize, paraphrase, and explain the meaning of college-level texts.
  5. Explain their own views clearly in writing, with supporting reasons and/or evidence.
  6. Demonstrate awareness of when and how to paraphrase, quote, and cite an author.
  7. Write clear and coherent sentences by applying conventions of academic language, grammar, and mechanics.
  8. Substantively assess their own writing and the writing of others.


Course Typically Offered
Full Year



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