Students are instructed in grammar, sentence skills, organization, development, revising, editing, and library research skills. Does not count toward an English major. Presents the terminology traditionally used to describe the structure of Standard English as it is applied to writing. Students receive intensive practice in the analysis of grammar and syntax. Variety in dialects and in audience expectation is addressed as well as repeated drill in recognizing the most common deviations from written and spoken Standard English.
Some emphasis is placed on punctuation and spelling.
Oral skills and interview skills are also studied. An introduction to literature. Emphasis is placed on developing skill in analytical writing about literature. Topics are announced in the semester schedule. May be repeated when topics vary.