Required of all students. A general introduction to literary genres the essay, short story, novel, drama, and poetry including a study of critical terminology, close textual reading, and practice in writing. Six papers, at least one dealing with each genre, will be required. Emphasis on accuracy, style and editorial responsibility. The development of an effective vocabulary, style and tone, and practice using formats common to professional writing are the focus of this course.
Students develop a portfolio of writings typical in their disciplines.
A writing laboratory course extending the skills which students acquire in ENG101 through their application in other disciplines. Students will take the course in conjunction with content courses. The primary instructors and the writing instructor will collaborate on assignments, which emphasize the centrality of revision in the writing process. Focuses on such nonfiction genre as biography, memoir and oral history, travel, sports, and music writing. This course is designed to provide students majoring in English with necessary skills in writing, research, and criticism.