ENGL-1301 English Composition I
Carrza Dubose
Credit Spring 2023
Section(s)
ENGL-1301-022 (55556)
LEC TuTh 10:30am - 11:50am RRC RRC1 1314.00
ENGL-1301-068 (55596)
LEC TuTh 12:00pm - 1:20pm RRC RRC8 8302.00
Course Requirements
Course Rationale
The goals of English Composition 1301 are to promote the following:
- critical thinking, reading, and writing;
- clear, coherent, confident, and effective communication;
- collaborative writing and learning; and
- exposure (through reading or composing) to a range of genres, including genres incorporating visual design elements
Disciple/Program Student Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes are developed in all English Composition I students regardless of student age or course location:
- expanded critical reading ability;
- ability to write to the specifications of a writing assignment in terms of subject, rhetorical purpose, method(s) of organization and length;
- ability to form a research question, develop a thesis, locate and select credible sources applicable to the thesis, and write an essay of the specified length that responds to the thesis;
- ability to analyze a piece of writing to detail the elements identified in the writing assignment;
- ability to evaluate a piece of writing using specified or developed criteria for evaluation;
- expanded ability to develop content for an essay and organize writing to include an introduction, appropriate thesis, coherent paragraphs with transitions, and a conclusion; and
- expanded ability to use correct grammar and mechanics in every writing task.
Course Subjects
Course Schedule
Assignments/Assessments
Due Dates
Module 1: Due Friday February 3, 2023
Expressive Writing pp.18-42
Discussion Board
MLA Homework Assignment
Read Textbook/Lecture Notes
Read Syllabus
Paper# 1
Module 2: Due Monday March 3, 2023
Referential Writing pp. 89-117
Discussion Board
Read Textbook/Lecture Notes
Homework# 1
Paper# 2
Possible Quiz
Module 3: Due April 21, 2023
Evaluation Writing pp. 257-287
Analytical Writing pp. 192-199
Discussion Board
Homework# 2
Read Textbook/Lecture Notes
Possible Quiz
"C" Paper
Write the "C" Paper. If you pass the "C" Paper and decide to take a "C" grade as a FINAL grade then you are officially done with the course.
Students who want a "B" or "A" will continue to the next module.
Module 4: Due May 5, 2023
"B" Paper
Complete "B" Paper
Module 5: Due May 12, 2023
"A" Paper
Complete "A" Paper/Research Paper
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
General Education Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the general education component of an associate’s degree, students will demonstrate competence in:
- Critical Thinking—Gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information.
- Interpersonal Skills—Interacting collaboratively to achieve common goals.
- Personal Responsibilities—Demonstrating effective learning, creative thinking, and personal responsibility.
- Technology Skills—Using appropriate technology to retrieve, manage, analyze, and present information.
- Written, Oral and Visual Communication—Communicating effectively, adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium.
Office Hours
M T W Th F S Su 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Round Rock Campus ONL/DIL
NOTE Office hours will be held online. Please email me any questions you may have.T Th 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Round Rock
NOTE Email me any questions you may have: carrza.dubose@austincc.eduT Th 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Round Rock Campus
NOTE Email if you have questions: carrza.dubose@austincc.eduPublished: 12/17/2022 20:03:54