Special attention will be paid to persuasive writing, including the diction, logic, and persona appropriate to such writing. Students learn to recognize various levels of formality and to develop a style of writing appropriate for a formal research paper. Various rhetorical strategies for identifying and reaching particular audiences are presented. The course is designed for students who have been able to function effectively with their present reading rate and level of comprehension but who now desire to learn to read faster. This course may not be taken concurrently with Engl. 090.
Students read and discuss poetry, fiction, and drama.
The course also includes practice in the skills necessary to write about literature. 101 or completion of Engl. Students learn the use of various critical methods in examining the elements, aims, and effects of fiction. 101 or completion of Engl. 101 or completion of Engl.