Course Description
Instruction and practice in deliberative, informative, and reflective writing based on the study of primary texts. Emphasis on the writing/revising process and on critical reading.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Analyze written texts to understand how they relate to particular audiences, purposes, and contexts as a way to inform one’s own writing.
- Create and revise written texts for particular audiences, purposes, and contexts.
- Through oral or written reflection, demonstrates awareness of one’s writing choices as well as how one’s own writing contributes to ongoing conversations.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Flash Writing (SLOs 1 & 2) | 15% |
| This I Believe (SLOs 1 & 2) | 10% |
| Rights and Wrongs (SLOs 2 & 3) | 20% |
| Use Your Words (SLOs 2 & 3) | 30% |
| Topical Essay (SLOS 1, 2, & 3) | 25% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93-100 | A |
| 90-92 | A- |
| 87-89 | B+ |
| 83-86 | B |
| 80-82 | B- |
| 77-79 | C+ |
| 73-76 | C |
| 70-72 | C- |
| 67-69 | D+ |
| 63-66 | D |
| 60-62 | D- |
| 0-59 points | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.