Taught through thematically-linked works of literature from the Ancient world to the present day. Stresses expository writing, accurate expression, and logical organization of ideas in academic writing. Recent themes include: Childhood, Friendship from Aristotle to Derrida, Social Organization and Alienation, Monstrosity, and Music and Literature. This course satisfies only 4 credits of the University's English requirement.

Code
EN1010
Name
COLLEGE WRITING
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
EN1000 OR EN1010
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
EN (English)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
2735
Last update with CAMS
To read better, through an introduction to critical reading skills
To learn to recognize genres of writing
To learn to recognize historical and cultural contexts
As part of the General Education process, to engage with major texts of world literature
To construct coherent, well-structured academic argument
To learn to write essays: both under time pressure and with research content, as well as to present arguments orally