ENG090A

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Academic Literacies

EnglishLiberal Arts

Overview Goals, Topics, and Objectives Assessment, Requirements, and Outcomes Register for this Course

Course Goals

This course will assist students in meeting the challenges of college-level reading and writing in their college courses. Students will learn about and practice reading and writing processes both as individual and integrated skills. They will also explore academic literacies and study skills that will enhance their academic capabilities.

Core Course Topics

Reading and Writing with Rhetorical Strategies
A. Situational reading and writing
B. Analytical reading and writing
C. Writing/Reading and audiences
D. Academic and non-academic voice
E. Rhetorical genres and modes
Reading Strategies
A. Reading for comprehension
B. Recognizing genres and patterns
C. Active reading
D. Taking notes on textbooks and research
E. Paraphrasing and Summarizing
F. Evaluating sources
Writing Process
A. Understanding contexts for writing and assignments
B. Developing topics, ideas, and drafts
C. Workshop and feedback
D. Revision as a writing strategy
E. Editing and proofreading
Academic Skills
A. Reading and writing about academic texts
B. Writing timed exams
C. Academic integrity
D. Academic engagement
E. Campus culture and academic support

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Adapt reading and writing strategies for application across curriculum.

Determine appropriate resources to all upon for assistance with academic and non-cognitive difficulties.

Demonstrate success in college level reading and writing assignments.