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ENGL 1321 Rhetoric & Composition I

Students will be introduced to the rhetorical triangle and the writing process as they write a series of original essays. Students will explore various modes and aims of writing as they work through invention, planning, drafting, getting feedback, revising, editing, and proofreading. At the end of the semester, students should be able to create a thesis and adequately support it with a well-structured essay written in a clear coherent, and concrete style and present it to an audience either, orally or in written form. A student must achieve a “C” or higher in ENGL 1321 to pass the course.

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ENGL 1322 Rhetoric & Composition II

This course will introduce students to some of the history of rhetoric and the role it plays in civilization. The students will learn to apply an argumentative model in both analyses and composition of arguments. A variety of readings will allow the students the opportunity to think critically about the world and their relationship with it. The students will write essays which explore their own thinking and produce an argument that conveys their understanding. A student must achieve a “C” or higher in ENGL 1322 to pass the course. Prerequisite: A grade of a "C" or higher in ENGL 1321.

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