EL 208 - Pedagogy of Composition

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This upper-level composition course focuses on pre-professional training and practice in all rhetorical modes, especially in exposition and argumentation. A process methodology adheres to the Six Principles of Good Writing while emphasizing invention, development, citation, revision, grammar, and logic. The ultimate goal of the course is for each student to produce an essay magazine consisting of three polished essays - the outcome of three cycles, which contain a variety of focused writing projects. Five quizzes assess mastery of specific skills. This course has no pass-fail option, and has two prerequisites - completion of EL 102 and at least sophomore standing. Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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