ENG 101 Composition

Prerequisites: Placement determined by college entrance exam, completion of ENG 088 with a grade of B (ENG 101 traditional) or with a grade of C- or better for ENG 101/ENG 101W (Workshop), or by recommendation of ESL faculty
3 credits

This course develops students’ abilities to write effective essays and to reason critically. A review of grammar and syntax, as needed, is included. The goals of unity, coherence and logical development are pursued through analysis of professional and student essays and through practice of pre-writing, writing and revision techniques. Students learn various organizational patterns. Students will write and revise several essays. A portfolio is required.