English Composition Syllabus

English Composition Syllabus Course

Course Title:

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Credits:

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Instructor:

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Schedule:

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Location:

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Textbook:

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Description:

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Assessments:

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Grading:

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Office Hours:

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1. Description

This course is designed to improve students' writing abilities across a range of styles, focusing on the development of ideas into cohesive, compelling narratives. Students will explore different types of essays, learn to construct clear, concise arguments, and enhance their research skills.

2. Instructor Information

Name: [YOUR NAME]

Contact: [YOUR EMAIL]

3. Learning Objectives

  • Improve writing abilities across various style.

  • Learn the process of developing ideas into cohesive, structured contents.

  • Acquire knowledge about different types of essays and how to construct them.

  • Develop clear and concise arguments in writing.

  • Enhance research skills for strong content development.

4. Course Schedule

Week

Topic

Assignments

1

Introduction to Writing

  • Read assigned texts

  • Brainstorm topics for first essay

  • Draft first essay

2

Essay Structure

  • Discuss essay structure

  • Peer review and revise first essay

  • Research topic for second essay

3

Argumentative Writing

  • Introduce argumentative writing techniques

  • Draft second essay

  • Peer review and revise second essay

  • Finalize portfolio for submission

5. Required Reading and Materials

  • On Writing Well by William Zinsser

  • The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr.

  • They Say, I Say by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein

  • Several short stories and essays (to be provided)

  • A notebook and pen for note taking and exercises

6. Assignments and Assessment

  • In-class Writing Exercises

  • Throughout the course, students will be asked to participate in writing exercises designed to improve their writing skills in real time.

7. Required Resources:

  • Textbook: "The Writer's Handbook" by Lester Faigley

  • Online Writing Resources: Purdue OWL, Grammarly

  • Writing Software: Microsoft Word, Google Docs

8. Course Policy

  • Attendance and Participation

  • Regular attendance and active participation are essential and expected. Missed classes cannot be made up or substituted.

9. Grading Policy

Assessment Component

Weightage

Class Participation

30%

Homework Assignments

30%

Final Project

40%

10. Disclaimer

This syllabus serves as a comprehensive guide for navigating the course. However, it should be noted that alterations or modifications may occur, provided that there is sufficient advance notice given beforehand. The modification of the syllabus is subject to change, implying that this current version is not permanently fixed and could be updated as necessary throughout the course duration.

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