ENG 240, Advanced
Composition
Course Description:
ENG 240, Advanced Composition, is an advanced course in
writing research-based arguments. Among the topics covered are principles of
argument, the evaluation and proper use of different sources, effective
organization, and the various stages of the writing process. You will be given
many opportunities to practice and refine these writing skills. The main
project of the course is a proposal argument on a topic chosen by the student
and supported by thorough research. Additional writing, reading, and discussion
assignments will help you develop and practice the skills necessary to produce
this complex written argument.
Prerequisites ENG 100/101 or equivalents.
Course Goals
Upon completion of this course, you should be to
* write a persuasive, thoroughly researched argumentative
essay,
* conduct library and Internet research relevant to making
such an argument,
* critically evaluate evidence and arguments in a variety of
sources,
* incorporate sources effectively into your writing, using
appropriate MLA or APA conventions,
* develop and apply effective revising and editing
strategies,
* write with a distinct and effective style and voice.
(Note: ENG 240 students are assumed to have prerequisite
college-level skills in spelling, grammar, punctuation, paragraphing, and essay
writing. This course will not address remedial writing issues at the sentence,
paragraph, or essay level.)
Required Texts
Rottenberg, Annette E., Elements of Argument: A Text and
Reader, Eighth Edition. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2006.
Aaron, Jane E., Little, Brown Essential Handbook for
Writers, Fifth Edition. New York: Longman, 2006, or A Writer's Reference by Diane Hacker (7th edition or higher).
(Note: the companion website for Elements of Argument
provides useful working material, tutorials, and resources for this course: http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/rottenberg/
)
To access the University's textbook information, enter the
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