Otherwise, they are encouraged to spend one hour per week in the computer lab reviewing and practicing the material learned in class. Additional projects for reinforcement are available in the required textbook. Most of the projects are available in unformatted form to reduce the amount of keyboarding required and to place emphasis on learning various features of the applications being learned. No tests are given. Students complete a project each class session and an individualized final project that reviews and reinforces the entire class.
Emphasis is placed on meeting the class objectives.
Not open to students with credit for English composition courses numbered 110-305. English 110 engages students in rigorous, reflective analyses of the writing process. Critical reading and thinking skills involving analysis, synthesis, and evaluation are developed through intensive examination of student and professional essays. Students participate in class discussions of readings, small group work, and are responsible for being active members of peer response groups. Student writers typically draft and complete 3-4 major essays.