ENG 1055

Academic Literacy I

6 Credits

Replaces ENG 1051 (2003-4).

Prerequisite: Appropriate reading and writing placement.

General Education Attributes ..................................... 1, 6

Students in this course begin to acquire academic literacy by engaging in reading and writing as a holistic process. Further, students apply reading and writing as processes, reading including prereading, reading, and rereading; writing including prewriting, drafting, revision and editing. Students will also demonstrate knowledge of the conventions of the English language and employ a set of strategies for locating and correcting their own pattern of error, demonstrate literacy skills appropriate for different audiences and purposes, develop and employ academic learning strategies, and use computer technology as a literacy tool. Course/lab fees.