English 111 Outline

Spring Semester 2014

ENG 111 College Composition I (3 credits)

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Welcome to ENG 111 College Composition I. ENG 111 is a college-level course in writing in which you will learn how to write college papers for an audience of teachers and peers. This semester, all of the writing and research will be based on a single theme: health and health care. Most people in this class should have a strong opinion on at least one topic related to this theme. Also, material on this theme should be readily available for research and writing. In this class, you will write expository and argumentative essays on this class theme.

You will learn by reading the writing of other people, researching topics of your choice, and drafting and revising your own writing. Learning activities will include instruction in the classroom and work in the computer lab on campus. In addition, there will be assignments on Blackboard that may be done at home. What you learn in this course will benefit you by helping you write more clearly and effectively for college and work.

You can reach me by email or by telephone. You can expect a reply to email within two days or to a telephone call within 24 hours. You can also schedule a personal conference in my office on the Alexandria Campus in AA252. Please contact me to schedule an appointment. I hope you enjoy the course!

The Course Description, General Purpose, Course Prerequisites, Course Objectives, and Major Topics to be Included are all from the NOVA College-Wide Course Content Summary for ENG 111.

Course Description

Introduce students to critical thinking and the fundamentals of academic writing. Through the writing process, students refine topics; develop and support ideas; investigate, evaluate, incorporate appropriate resources; edit for effective style and usage; and determine appropriate approaches for a variety of...