English W131 - Elementary Composition Instruction and practice in the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills required in college.
Emphasis is on written assignments that require synthesis, analysis, and argument based on sources.
This course is designed to develop a broad range of writing skills that will be useful to professionals in the field of public affairs. The course concentrates on the writing of concise, informative prose, and emphasizes the importance of writing with a clearly defined purpose and audience. Students will often be able to write on subjects related to their major field of study. The course requires constant, careful attention to writing and rewriting, and many classes will be conducted as workshops, with writing exercises and detailed discussion of the work of class members.