| dc.description.abstract | Welcome to English 1010. This course will introduce you to the conventions and expectations of writing
at the college level. Since careful reading leads to stronger writing, we will spend time examining texts
closely to understand what makes them effective (or ineffective) pieces of communication, and you will
be given ample practice in applying those techniques in your own work. This semester, our reading and
writing will focus on the general theme of "Going Rogue." While the term “rogue” has been attached to
villains and cheats for centuries, today, “going rogue” suggests individual behavior that expresses
independence and resists the status quo. In our primary texts we'll encounter figures who disregard
conventions (whether cultural, legal, moral, literary, etc.) and examine how characters—and writers—
make use of various rhetorical strategies to resist, exploit, and/or survive situations that they perceive as
unaccommodating, unfair, or just plain oppressive.
In many ways, learning how to write requires a keen understanding of audience expectations and genre
conventions. Throughout this course, you will study the writing process and produce several original
essays that demonstrate your ability to understand and respond to a text, develop and defend your ideas,
and integrate and synthesize sources with your own thinking—all of which are essential skills required
across disciplines. We will also consider mechanical and grammatical issues, and you will be responsible
for observing the rules of standard English as you develop your craft and style. Reading and writing are
time-consuming endeavors; however, if done well, this course will be a highly rewarding experience (as
with any worthwhile educational venture) since the skills you will learn here will serve you in and beyond
your other academic pursuits. | en_US |
