Learning Goals
Students who complete English 201 and 301 will be able to read and
understand specialized texts from a range of disciplines; cite and explicate
key passages in support of specific claims; evaluate the claims of individual
texts and synthesize information provided by multiple sources; engage in
independent research using print and online sources; develop a written argument
with a thesis supported by reasoning, explanation, illustration, and the use of
evidence; understand the major conventions of argument, quotation, paraphrase,
and citation; understand the conventions of standard written English including
paragraphing, grammar, and punctuation; evaluate the quality of information;
make a public presentation of their course research.Students who complete Writing Program courses beyond 201 will be able to
demonstrate proficiencies in the specialized areas indicated by the course
title and description.
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01:355:096
Writing Center (E1.5)
At the tutorial centers located on the College Avenue, Livingston, and Douglass campuses, registered students receive concentrated assistance in specific writing skills. Open to all undergraduates.
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01:355:098
Composition Skills (E4.5)
Remedial-level work in writing and reading skills.
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01:355:099
Reading for English 100 (E1.5)
Course in reading skills, to be taken in conjunction with 01:355:100, with special emphasis on comprehension, vocabulary, and the recognition of basic expository forms.
Corequisite: 01:355:100. By permission only.
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01:355:100
Basic Composition (3)
Basic writing course for students who need preparation for 01:355:101, leading to increased fluency, competence in standard English, and skills in organization.
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01:355:101
Expository Writing I (3)
Development of competence in reading, thinking, and writing through the analysis and composition of expository prose.
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01:355:103
Exposition and Argument (3)
Intensive expository writing course for first-year students who demonstrate advanced reading and writing skills.
Open to School of Environmental and Biological Sciences honor students in the fall and School of Engineering honors students in the spring. Not open to students who have taken 01:355:101. Credit not given for both this course and 01:355:101.
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01:355:201
Research in the Disciplines (3)
Further development of competence in reading, thinking, and writing, with emphasis on the intellectual and practical skills required for the research paper.
May not be used for English major or minor credit.
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01:355:202
Technical Writing Essentials (3)
Training in the skills, purposes, and styles of technical writing. Practice with abstracts, definitions, description, and other common forms.
May not be used for English major or minor credit.
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01:355:203
Business Writing Essentials (3)
Training in the skills, purposes, and styles of business writing. Practice with letters, memos, short reports, electronic messages, and oral presentations.
May not be used for English major or minor credit.
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01:355:301
College Writing and Research (3)
Further development of competence in reading, thinking, and writing through the analysis and composition of expository prose in the
context of research writing.
Not open to students who have taken 01:355:101 or 201. Credit not given for this course and 01:355:101 or 201. May not be used for English major or minor credit.
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01:355:302
Scientific and Technical Writing (3)
Practice in research and writing in scientific and technical settings.
Focus on an independent project related to the student's field of
specialization.
May not be used for English major or minor credit.
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01:355:303
Writing for Business and the Professions (3)
Practice in management-level research and writing in business and
professional settings. Focus on an independent project related to the
student's field of specialization.
May not be used for English major or minor credit.
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01:355:312
Writing for Biology and Natural Science (3)
Project-focused course designed to address the needs of students in the biological and natural sciences. Covers grant proposals, research papers, and journal publications.
May not be used for English major or minor credit.
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01:355:315
Grant Writing (3)
Theory and practice of grant writing to support research, education, or community. Focus on identifying appropriate sources of grant funding, organizing research, and tailoring projects to specific audiences.
May not be used for English major or minor credit.
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01:355:322
Writing for Engineers (3)
Project-focused course designed to address the needs of students in engineering. Covers project proposals, patent applications, technical reports, and other engineering documents.
May not be used for English major or minor credit.
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01:355:342
Science Writing (3)
Practice in writing about science for general readers and presenting scientific issues or information in the genres common to journals, magazines, newspapers, and the internet.
May not be used for English major or minor credit.
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01:355:352
Writing as a Naturalist (3)
Advanced writing course focusing on observing and writing about animals and the natural world.
May not be used for English major or minor credit.
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01:355:355
Writing in the Professions (3)
Specialized writing training for professional, business, scientific, or technical fields.
May not be used for English major or minor credit.
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01:355:365
Technical Editing (3)
Practice editing technical documents for grammar, syntax, organization, style, emphasis, and audience awareness.
May not be used for English major or minor credit.
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01:355:375
Collaborative Writing Practices (3)
Theory and practice of managing collaborative writing in organizations. Students collaborate on group projects involving planning, writing, presentation, and editing tasks.
May not be used for English major or minor credit.
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01:355:395,396
Internship (3,3)
Application of skills learned in literary studies in professional settings; an appropriately designed academic project resulting in a paper.
Permission of department required; not to be used for English major or minor credit.
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01:355:399,400
CESEP Internship (1,1)
One-credit community service placement in English.
Not for English major or minor credit. Must be taken in conjunction with designated Civic Engagement and Service Education Partnerships (CESEP) Program course in the English department.
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01:355:402
Advanced Writing Workshop (3)
Focuses on advanced work in expository, scientific, technical, or business writing. Topics vary from semester to semester.
May not be used for English major credit, unless cross-listed.
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01:355:415
Information Design (3)
Project-focused workshop course using specialized writing software to design and produce a portfolio of user-friendly documents for a specific audience and purpose.
Prerequisite: 01:355:101 or equivalent. May not be used for major or minor credit.
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01:355:425
Web Authoring (3)
Project-focused workshop course using specialized software to design, research, generate content for, and publish a website.
Prerequisite: 01:355:101 or equivalent. May not be used for major or minor credit.
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