0502-325 - Honors Writing Seminar

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

This is a one-quarter, four-credit seminar limited to 16 students per section designed to develop first-year students' proficiency in analytical writing, critical reading, and critical thinking. Students will read, understand, and interpret a variety of texts. Texts, chosen around a particular theme, are designed to challenge students intellectually and to stimulate writing for a variety of contexts and purposes. Through this course, students will gain experience analyzing topics critically and developing writing strategies that will be strengthened throughout their academic careers. There will be particular attention to the writing process including an emphasis on teacher-student conferencing, self-assessment, class discussion, peer review, formal and informal writing, research, and revision. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered quarterly)

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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