An emphasis is placed on persuasive forms of writing such as logical arguments, expressions of opinions, and personal forms of writing. Students read extensively in multiple genres from world literature. Students also learn literary forms and terms associated with selections being read. Students plan, draft, and complete written compositions on a regular basis, including narrative, argumentative, and personal kinds of writing. A major emphasis is placed on business forms of writing such as the report, the business memo, the narrative of a procedure, the summary or abstract and the resume.
Students read extensively in multiple genres from American literature and other world literature.
Students learn literary forms and terms associated with selections being read. Students interpret the possible influences of a historical context on a literary work. Students become skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. This college composition course allows students to write in a variety of forms. As in the college course, students should have an understanding and demonstrated knowledge of standard English and be able to produce final, error-free drafts.