Practice in writing themes, book reviews and other short papers is given. Particular attention is directed toward sentence structure, syntax, and general rhetorical principles. Social and political forces shaping the American character are carefully considered. Emphasis will be placed upon functional writing for a variety of purposes. The course instructs the student in the various forms of written reports.
Students prepare informational and analytic reports.
An investigation of language study areas to be announced on the class schedule. Areas covered include introduction to the study of language and modern English grammar. Investigates various literary topics including Image Metaphor and Symbol in Literature and Culture, and Phonology, Morphology and Meaning in Language and Poetry. Advanced studies in communication. An intensive, in-depth examination of an announced language topic.