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ENG 101 - English Composition I


Class: 3 Credits: 3
This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100  or ENG 165  and RDG 100  with a minimum grade C.
Course Topics:
 

  • Rhetorical Structure
  • Thesis Statements
  • Essay Support and Development
  • Synthesis of Secondary Sources
  • MLA Guidelines for Format and Research
  • Standard English Usage
  • Timed In-class Writing

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
Access to a computer with Windows 2000 or newer (compatible with Microsoft 2007) and Internet access. Please note that many instructors will not accept assignments that are not formatted as .doc or .docx
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:
 

  1. Analyze content and rhetorical structure in essays and other writings and/or multimedia.
  2. Support a thesis for an academic essay with well-organized, relevant evidence.
  3. Synthesize researched materials in a coherent, original essay focused on a clear thesis.
  4. Document source materials using Modern Language Association (MLA) guidelines.
  5. Compose essays with minimal grammatical, mechanical, including spelling, and punctuation errors.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021