English N60 Syllabus

Course Syllabus:  ENGN60 Syllabus-SP19-Alexander.pdf

Course Description: Sentence structure and paragraph writing including reading-based modeling and integrated study skills. Not applicable to associate degree.  Students may be referred to the Learning Center.

Textbook Information:  GrammarFlip Online Portal

Course Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of English N60, students will be able to:

• Read, analyze, and evaluate a variety of readings for content, form, and context.
• Apply a variety of rhetorical modes in both informal and formal writings that demonstrate use of the recursive writing process.
• Write paragraphs in MLA format exhibiting acceptable college-level control of mechanics, organization, development, and coherence.
• Proofread and edit paragraphs for presentation so that they exhibit few disruptive errors in English grammar, usage, or punctuation.

Additional Student Learning Objectives:  

In addition, at the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:

• Write an in-class reading response that combines summary and opinion, based on specific evidence from the text;
• Contribute to an academic conversation by offering examples, questions, and/or personal experience/knowledge;
• Write a short essay that demonstrates an understanding of the proper format for introductory paragraphs, paraburgers, and concluding paragraphs;
• Confront common college writing assignments without feeling overly-stressed by knowing when and how to use different formats of writing.