English Composition (Period 4th)

Course Description

As a college student and in your professional career, you'll likely need to be able to write succinctly, persuasively, and grammatically correct. An English composition course will introduce you to these skills through a variety of reading, journaling, and essay writing activities. You'll learn about the entire process of putting together a well-crafted essay, which includes researching your topic, revising your first draft, and polishing and presenting your final draft. Many courses also aim to expose you to various types of rhetorical situations, while advancing your audience awareness and literary knowledge.
 
While the exact assignments you'll receive in English composition courses may vary, the skills they're meant to teach are generally the same. These courses aim to equip you with the writing skills needed to brainstorm ideas, outline an essay, and form a clear thesis. You'll also learn to support a thesis with examples and facts derived from research and to properly cite and document sources. You may acquire basic proofreading skills, such as how to check spelling, punctuation, and grammar. To better understand the components of successful writing, you might also read and discuss example essays.