A course for beginning students in the study and practice of composition, with special emphasis on literature as a source of shared experience, of topics, and of models. English 102 focuses on longer forms-plays, novels, and narrative poems. This course is recommended for students who enjoy literature as well as writing. Spring semester only. This course is identical to English 102 in the amount of writing and reading, but assignments are more appropriate for students who have already demonstrated their ability to write and read well in previous English classes.
Admission is by invitation or application only.
Contact the Department of English Chief Adviser for more information. Spring semester only. A course for beginning students that concentrates on the study and practice of composition. Topics will include finding things to say, revising, reconsidering, editing, assessing one's audience, and using different kinds of arguments and writing strategies. This course is identical to English 150 in the amount and the type of writing, but the assignments are more appropriate for students who have already demonstrated their ability to write well in previous English classes.