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.

01:355:090 Grammar Workshop (E1.5) The Grammar Workshop is a support class in grammar skills featuring both group and individualized instruction. Open to all students in Writing Program courses.

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.
The Writing Center is open to all undergraduates.

01:355:098 Composition Skills (E4.5) This course provides students with instruction in basic reading and writing skills necessary to advance to 01:355:099/100.

01:355:099 Reading for English 100 (E1.5) This is a course in reading skills, to be taken in conjunction with 01:355:100, with special emphasis on reading comprehension, grammar, and the recognition of basic expository forms. Corequisite: 01:355:100 must be completed prior to enrollment, which is by permission only.

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.

01:355:101 Expository Writing I (3) Expository Writing 101 provides students with the analytical and writing skills necessary to compose essays throughout their entire academic career. It ensures students' ability to compose an analytical essay comprised of a thesis and textual support in a clear and organized manner. May not be used for credit toward the English major or minor.

01:355:103 Exposition and Argument (3) Exposition and Argument is an intensive expository writing course for first-year students who demonstrate advanced reading and writing skills. Open only to honors students, and is not open to students who have taken 01:355:101. Credit is not given for both this course and 01:355:101.

01:355:201 Research in the Disciplines (3) Research in the Disciplines promotes 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.

01:355:202 Technical Writing Essentials (3) Technical Writing Essentials provides training in the skills, purposes, and styles of technical writing. Students will receive practice with abstracts, definitions, description, and other common forms. May not be used for English major or minor credit.

01:355:203 Business Writing Essentials (3) Business Writing Essentials provides training in the skills, purposes, and styles of business writing. Students will receive practice with letters, memos, short reports, electronic messages, and oral presentations. May not be used for English major or minor credit.

01:355:301 College Writing and Research (3) This course promotes 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.

01:355:302 Scientific and Technical Writing (3) Scientific and Technical Writing provides students with practice in research and writing in scientific and technical settings. The course includes a focus on an independent project related to the student's field of specialization.

01:355:303 Writing for Business and the Professions (3) Writing for Business and the Professions provides students with practice in management-level research and writing in business and professional settings. The course includes a focus on an independent project related to the student's field of specialization.

01:355:312 Writing for Biology and Natural Science (3) This project-focused course is designed to address the needs of students in the biological and natural sciences. Coursework covers grant proposals, research papers, and journal publications.

01:355:315 Grant Writing (3) This course focuses on the theory and practice of grant writing to support research, education, or community. It includes a focus on identifying appropriate sources of grant funding, organizing research, and tailoring projects to specific audiences.

01:355:322 Writing for Engineers (3) This project-focused course is designed to address the needs of students in engineering. Covers project proposals, patent applications, technical reports, and other engineering documents.

01:355:342 Science Writing (3) This course provides students with 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.

01:355:352 Writing as a Naturalist (3) Advanced writing course focusing on observing and writing about animals and the natural world.

01:355:355 Writing in the Professions (3) Provides specialized writing training for professional, business, scientific, or technical fields.

01:355:365 Technical Editing (3) Practice editing technical documents for grammar, syntax, organization, style, emphasis, and audience awareness.

01:355:375 Collaborative Writing Practices (3) Students will engage in the theory and practice of managing collaborative writing in organizations. Students will collaborate on group projects involving planning, writing, presentation, and editing tasks.

01:355:395,396 Internship (3,3) These internships include the application of skills learned in literary studies in professional settings and an appropriately designed academic project resulting in a paper. Permission of department required to enroll in these internships.

01:355:399,400 CESEP Internship (1,1) The Civic Engagement and Service Education Partnerships (CESEP) internship is a 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.

01:355:402 Advanced Writing Workshop (3) Focuses on advanced work in expository, scientific, technical, or business writing. Topics vary from semester to semester.

01:355:415 Information Design (3) This project-focused workshop course uses specialized writing software to design and produce a portfolio of user-friendly documents for a specific audience and purpose. Prerequisite: Complete 01:355:101 or equivalent before enrolling.

01:355:425 Web Authoring (3) This project-focused workshop course uses 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.