ENG 101 - English Composition 1

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

English Writing & Literature

Description:

This course introduces students to college-level, academic writing. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis, argumentation, intellectual honesty and revision. Through the writing process, students refine arguments; develop and support ideas; investigate, evaluate, and integrate appropriate sources; revise and edit for effective style and usages; and develop an awareness of the variety of contexts, audiences, and purposes of academic writing. Students produce five to seven reading-based, multi-paragraphed argumentative essays of increasing difficulty, totaling 15-20 pages for the semester.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ENG (Writing Placement OR ENG 090 with Grade of A) DVS (Reading Placement OR (Completion of CRE 101 OR CRE 103) OR (Concurrently Enrolled in CRE 101 OR CRE 103)) EAL (If Applicable) (Completion of EAL 100 AND EAL 101)

Corequisites:

CRE 101 or CRE 103 (if required) must be taken concurrently, if not successfully completed prior to enrolling in ENG 101.

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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