ENGL 250 - Writing about the American Experience

Institution:

Columbus State Community College

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Description:

ENGL 250 is an intermediate writing course that extends and refines skills in expository and argumentative writing, critical reading and critical thinking by having students analyze, discuss and write about major topics pertaining to the theme of the American Experience of Conformity and Rebellion, and the ways in which individual writers have articulated this theme. Assigned texts will address such issues as race, culture, diversity, class, gender and sexual orientation to stimulate writing and facilitate an awareness of the interplay among purpose, audience, content, structure and style. English 250 requires students to plan, draft and revise essays that represent a sophisticated application of expository skills and critical analysis, as well as refine skills in researching a topic, documenting sources, and working collaboratively, and preparing presentations.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cscc.edu/

Phone Number:

(614) 287-5353

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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