Composition I: An Introduction to Expository Writing

In this course students write coherent essays in varied academic formats, both in and out of class, responding to culturally diverse materials and using appropriate technology.Students focus on critical and analytical skills through reading and listening. They alsostudy aspects of argumentation, including formulating theses; researching andidentifying sources; evaluating and documenting sources; and communicatingpersuasively across contexts, purposes, and media. One additional hour each weeksupport students with lower placement scores in achieving college-level writing with anemphasis on the recursive writing process and intensive practice in college-level writing. Admission is based on college placement test scores and is reserved for first semesterstudents only. Course meets five classroom hours weekly.CUNY Pathways: Required Core-English Composition

Fall, Spring

REC - Required Core - English Composition

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