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WR 115 - Introduction to College Composition |
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Associated Term:
Spring 2021
Learning Objectives: Rhetorical Awareness: 1. Develop and practice rhetorical awareness 2. Recognize key rhetorical concepts; begin to apply these concepts through analysis of texts Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing: 1. Develop and demonstrate critical reading strategies of college-level texts; practice critical reading as a component of the writing process 2. Practice the evaluation of sources provided; recognize the conversational nature of academic conversations and of research Processes: 1. Identify and practice stages of the writing process 2. Recognize that composing processes and tools are a means to discover and reconsider ideas 3. Experience collaborative aspects of writing processes through giving and receiving feedback Knowledge of Conventions: 1. Recognize and practice the conventions of Standard Edited English 2. Understand the effects of genre on text structure, paragraphing, sentence structure, and word choice 3. Practice citation conventions Metacognition and Transfer: 1. Recognize that composing practices enact and impact thinking 2. Investigate how to transfer and apply writing knowledge to new contexts Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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