Faculty Syllabus
ENGL-1301 English Composition I
Tonya Suther
Credit Spring 2026
Section(s)
ENGL-1301-138 (33081)
LEC MW 5:30pm - 6:50pm RRC RRC2 2318.00
Course Requirements
The major writing assignments in this class will be composed of five 750-word essays: a rhetorical analysis, a personal narrative, a process analysis, a group research essay, and a reflective essay. You will also present your group research to the class as a multimodal work. For each essay, there will be various assignments, including in-class activities, discussions boards posts, drafts, peer reviews, and revisions. The in-class activities and discussions will help you grasp the objectives of the course. Your drafts will offer you the chance to learn more about the revision process and improve your papers. From the peer review workshops, you will receive helpful feedback, while helping others to see new perspectives on their writings as you learn new strategies from their writings. All these writings and essay-related work will be assessed for your final grade.
Course Subjects
English 1301 (3 Credit Hours) is an intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Upon completion of ENGL 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 audience and purpose
● read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts
● use Edited American English in academic essays
Office Hours
M W 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM RRC Room TBD
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