Faculty Syllabus

ENGL-1301 English Composition I

Royce Smith


Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

ENGL-1301-022 (16374)
LEC TuTh 10:30am - 11:50am RRC RRC1 1314.00

Course Requirements

The goals of Composition I are to promote

  • 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.

Readings

One Summer by Nicholson Baker

Ain't I A Woman by Sojourner Truth

For the Equal Rights by Shirley Chisolm

New Directions by Mya Angelou

 

Course Subjects

To successfully complete Composition I, students should enter with the following basic skills: critical reading; content development; organization of writing to include an introduction, appropriate thesis, coherent paragraphs, transitions, and a conclusion; grammar, mechanics, and sentence construction; and an initial understanding of documentation of sources.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Upon completion of English 1301, students should be able to

  • demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes
  • develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution
  • write in a style appropriate to the audience and purpose
  • read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts
  • use Edited American English in academic essays

Office Hours

T Th 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM RRC

NOTE Conferences are available upon request via Zoom.

M W 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM RRC

NOTE Conferences are available upon request via Zoom.

Office Hours

T Th 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM RRC

NOTE Conferences are available upon request via Zoom.

M W 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM RRC

NOTE Conferences are available upon request via Zoom.

Published: 01/11/2026 20:31:08