Theoria Technical College | Evaluated Learning Experience
English Composition (ENG-101)
90 hours.
September 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to increase fluency; increase their comfort at getting ideas onto paper; improve planning and writing procedures; sharpen their critical eye in reviewing materials and evaluating sources; gain greater sensitivity to writing for an audience; increase familiarity with writing for a purpose; expand their repertoire of writing strategies; demonstrate an ability to effectively proofread; vary syntax and vocabulary; synthesize materials from different courses; develop original ideas; present information visually, including using charts and graphs that integrate with written materials; write in a variety of real-life situations; write for a variety of media platforms; engage in civil discourse; and utilize the rhetorical model.
This course helps students improve their writing skills. When a sequence is completed, the students will know how to gather and organize information, draft, revise, and proofread papers properly, employ appropriate writing strategies, and adapt writing for specific audiences and purposes. In short, they learn how to take charge of their writing and produce quality work. Courses are taught throughout the year in eight periods. See the course calendar for exact dates.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in English, English Composition, or Writing (9/22).