ENGL-205 - Advanced Composition - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This course provides an intensive preliminary review of the conventions of academic writing, covering a range of formal concerns such as the importance of concise word choice, precise focused thesis statements, proper sentence and paragraph structure, the various methods for the logical organization of essays, the use of textual evidence and other forms of proof, and the appropriate level of diction for academic essays with an emphasis on Standard English. Special emphasis is placed on learners writing longer essays to prepare them for writing at the more advanced level, which will require learners to conduct a final research project comparable to an honours essay or capstone project. As part of this research project, learners must demonstrate a competency in applying a major theoretical paradigm, such as cultural theory, feminist theory, or discourse analysis. To provide support to learners in attaining these advanced skills, learners are guided in their research project and will work in a writer's workshop-like setting.
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Part of the:UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
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Prerequisites : ENGL 110, ENGL 111,
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree.
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Office Hours:
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1.5 per week.
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
write in narrative, expository, descriptive, persuasive and critical modes;
write with attention to audience, organization, focus, quality of ideas, and purpose;
apply standard English conventions when writing;
locate and use information in reference materials; and
demonstrate the six characteristics found in effective writing (stimulating ideas, logical organization, engaging voice, original word choice, effective sentence style and use of appropriate conventions).
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Text and Materials:
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Berke, J. (current edition). Twenty questions for the writer: A rhetoric with readings. New York: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich.
Williams, J.M. (current edition). Style: Ten lessons in clarity and grace. New York: Longman.
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Other Resources:
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Transfer Credits:
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Course transfer information can be found at http:/www.bccat.bc.ca
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Other Information:
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