GEP 2009

INTRODUCTION TO WRITING

Requirement: (Eng 101)

A total of four credit hours of English (ENG) 101 are required to fulfill this category.
Successful completion of ENG 101 requires a grade of C- or better.

Rationale:

Writing is a powerful way of understanding ourselves and the world in which we live. It is through writing that the various disciplines and professions define the knowledge and methodologies that characterize them. Mastery of writing and information skills is central to engaging in the productive life of academic and professional communities.

Objectives for courses in the category of Introduction to Writing:

The required course in this category will provide instruction and guidance that help students to:

Write effectively in specific situations, which may include various academic, professional, or civic situations, and
Understand and respond appropriately to the critical elements that shape written communication situations, such as audience, purpose, and genre, and
Demonstrate critical and evaluative thinking skills in locating, analyzing, synthesizing, and using information in written communication.


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OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE COURSES AND CURRICULA

GEP 2009

INTRODUCTION TO WRITING