ENG 101 - English Composition 1

• Writing placement
• Earned “A” grade in ENG 090 Fundamentals of College Writing    
• Earned ”B” or “C” grade in ENG 090 Fundamentals of College Writing places student in ENG 101L. 

CRE – Must meet one of the following:

• Reading placement
• Successful completion of CRE 070
• Successful completion of CRE 103 Advanced College Reading & Study Skills   
• Concurrently enrolled in CRE 103 Advanced College Reading & Study Skills   (co-requisite)

EAL (If applicable):

• Successful completion of EAL 100 EAL Composition   and EAL 101 EAL Reading 2   

1. Develop academic writing as a creative approach to critical inquiry. 
2. Examine the influence of cultural context and author positionality upon writing.  
3. Create arguable and specific thesis statements grounded in critical thinking and analysis. 
4. Construct essays that articulate perspectives on published sources. 
5. Synthesize analyzed text-based evidence for the purpose of supporting claims.   
6. Utilize appropriate formatting and citations as relevant to their purpose and function.
7. Revise drafts for clarity and logical consistency based on feedback.

1. Reading and writing for critical analysis  
2. Close reading and annotation to deconstruct a text and understand writerly moves 
3. Audience, purpose and tone 
4. Organization: thesis statements, body paragraphs, transitions, introductions and conclusions 
5. Summary, paraphrase, direct quotation and citation 
6. Intellectual honesty and academic discourse in the age of artificial intelligence
7. Using argumentative and persuasive strategies to create essays/multimodal products

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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