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Apr 17, 2026
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MCOs for Faculty and Staff [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ENGL& 101 - English Composition I
Credits: 5
Focuses on the development of structural and stylistic writing skills with concentration on expository, critical, analytical, and persuasive essay techniques.
Course Outcomes:
- Construct organized, unified, coherent, and well-developed written compositions appropriate to a variety of audiences.
- Apply the basic mechanics of language (syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling) effectively.
- Identify key ideas from a variety of readings.
- Analyze and evaluate the validity of key ideas from readings.
- Demonstrate the ability to write insightful, logical documents controlled by thesis statements and supported by concrete, specific details.
- Employ techniques to improve writing style in voice, wording, sentence construction, and figures of speech.
- Practice documentation skills, including summaries, citations, and avoidance of plagiarism.
Last Updated:
03/20/2026
Course Topics:
- Building and structuring writing, from paragraphs to entire essays.
- Using evidence to create arguments and defend viewpoints
- Creating and utilizing thesis statements in writing
- Develop and utilize critical thinking in writing and reading
- Development of critical reading skills
- Develop appropriate grammar and tone for an academic audience
LEC Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Formerly: ENG 101.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score or grade of C or higher in ENGL 097 , co-enrollment in ENGL 098 , or permission of the Division Chair or designee.
Course Attribute(s): Communication, PT Written Communications, Transferable Elective
OEE Permitted: Yes
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 23.1301
Default Section Size/Cap: 25
Quarter(s) offered:
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