Offers instruction in intermediate-level expository writing. Students study a contemporary issue and write papers on that issue. Topics, such as autobiographical writing and research writing, vary from year to year. May be repeated once for credit. Viewing and critiquing currently playing films, with emphasis on the quality of production and direction.
Papers serve as a basis for discussion.
Students are required to view films at local theatres. Offers instruction and practice in writing argumentative essays about complicated and controversial issues. The course focuses on strategies for identifying issues, assessing claims, locating evidence, deciding upon a position, and writing papers with clear assertions and convincing arguments. May be repeated once for credit. May be repeated once for credit.