EGL-1100 Composition II: Writing About Issues and Ideas

Credits 3
Reading analyzing, and writing about contemporary issues, demonstrating clear reasoning and persuasive writing skills. A continuation and extension of the rhetorical principles and composition skills addressed in EGL-1010. Students develop and sharpen critical thinking and writing skills, applying them to materials from various disciplines with an emphasis on evidence-based analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and persuasive presentation of conclusions.
Prerequisite(s): EGL-1010 with grade of C or higher or permission of instructor.
Course Outcomes
Summarize an argument, including its principal claim and reasons.

Analyze the evidence and reasons supporting an argument.

Evaluate the soundness of the evidence and reasons supporting an argument, including identifying fallacies in reasoning.

Develop clearly defined claims for various types of arguments (such as definition, causal, resemblance, evaluation/value, and proposal/policy arguments).

Support an argument with sound evidence and reasons.

Integrate researched material appropriately in support of a clearly defined claim, correctly using a standard documentation format such as MLA or APA.

Write essays demonstrating the abilities listed above, using a clear thesis, clear topic sentences, well-organized and well-developed paragraphs, clear sentences, and conventional grammar and punctuation.