ENG 111 - English Composition I (3 credit hours)

Offered in Fall, Winter, Summer Terms (3-0-0)
Strengthens critical writing and reading skills to support written communication in academic and professional environments. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, problem analysis, research, logical support, and structure. All major essays should range from 2-6 pages of text and must be drawn from the following list: Event or Personal Narrative, Description, Analysis, Process, Article Summary and Response, Evaluation, Argument, Job Application, Business Letter, Memo, and On-demand Writing. Students will write 4-5 major essays as well as numerous shorter assignments. At least one essay will use subheadings and a multimodal component (e.g., graphs, charts, pictures, or other visuals).
PREREQUISITE(S): Placement in this course is determined by ACT, SAT, high school GPA, and/or North Central Assessment/Placement scores.
GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: English
(formerly ENG 101)
Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi