ENG 101C Writing and Rhetoric: Cornerstone

Cornerstone English 101, Writing and Rhetoric, will explore the humanities as a source for meaning and purpose in life through the assigned readings, unit themes, and writing assignments. Principally, the course introduces students to academic writing and helps them to improve as writers through critical reading and careful composition. Students will become familiar with methods of rhetorical and textual analysis as well as of invention, organization, and revision. The course is designed to help students develop their ability to think analytically and creatively, to articulate their ideas clearly, and to craft optimally persuasive communications. Emphasis will also be placed on information literacy and appropriate practices of scholarly writing and research.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

ENG 101, ENG 101H, ENG 101C

Prerequisite

enrollment restricted to students in the Cornerstone Program