EN 105 - First Year Writing Seminar I: Critical Reading, Writing and Thinking Across Contexts

An introduction to the recursive processes of writing, the course will emphasize discovery and writing-as-thinking. Students will engage various personal and academic genres, with attention to analyzing the audience and purpose for different writing situations. Course readings expose students to a variety of genres and topics from a range of cultural contexts to promote critical thinking and dialogue. Peer response, reflection and revision are emphasized through a summative course portfolio.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3