English

This course fulfills the first semester writing course requirement for First-Year Writing. This course introduces students to rhetoric as a critical approach to writing, in addition to specific principles and conventions of expository writing. English Writing 101 stresses critical thinking, the exploration of ideas, and provides instruction in organization, grammatical correctness, and encourages discussion of contemporary issues through writing. NOTE: Upon completion of this course students should register for ENGW-103. Successful completion of this First Year Writing course requires a grade of C or higher.

The first course of the two-semester required writing course requirement for First-Year Writing. This course introduces students to rhetoric as a critical approach to writing, in addition to specific principles and conventions of expository writing. English Writing 102 stresses critical thinking, the exploration of ideas, and the development of voice in writing. Students will be expected to engage in discussion of contemporary issues through class discussion and their writing. NOTE: Upon completion of this course students should register for ENGW-103. Successful completion of this First Year Writing course requires a grade of C or higher.

The second course of the two-semester required writing course requirement for First- Year Writing. This course builds on the study of rhetoric begun in ENGW-101 or ENGW-102, and introduces students to argumentation and persuasive writing techniques, in addition to the conventions of academic research. English Writing 103 stresses the examination of counter-arguments, the exploration of primary and secondary sources, and familiarity with academic style conventions. Students will be expected to engage in discussion of contemporary issues through class discussion and their writing.

The first course of the two-semester required writing course requirement for First-Year Writing with an emphasis on Writing Studies. This course introduces students to the field of Writing Studies, an area of study that focuses on the production, circulation, and values of academic and other forms of writing. English Writing 104 emphasizes examination of theories about writing, as well as a deep understanding of the writing process and certain forms of professional writing. Students will be expected to engage in discussion of contemporary issues and to develop a digital portfolio as a capstone project for the course. NOTE: Upon completion of this course students should register for ENGW-105. NOTE: Successful completion of this First Year Writing course requires a grade of C or higher.

This second course of a two-semester required writing course requirement for First- Year Writing. This course builds on the study of writing begun in ENGW-104 and introduces students to the habits of mind employed by season writers of all professions. Additionally, this course emphasizes the conventions of academic research and stresses the selfexamination and the exploration of professional writing conventions as well as the philosophy of writing. Students will be expected to engage in discussion of contemporary issues through class discussion and to develop a digital portfolio as a capstone project for the course.