Fr Composition 1

Prerequisites

• - FRESHMEN

Course Description

• Freshman Composition is designed to help students develop key writing skills and understand the essential elements of the writing and revision process. Over the course of the year, students will become more adept at writing in a variety of forms, including literary analysis, persuasive argument, narrative and descriptive writing, and research. The emphasis will be on producing writing that is clear, concise and thoughtful.Students will also read a variety of literary texts, including novels, memoir, drama (at least one Shakespeare play), poetry and nonfiction. These works are intended to familiarize students with diverse genres, to serve as prompts and models for their writing, and to deepen their skills as readers.