Basic Composition II

The goal of this 6-hour course is to give learners of English as a Second Language the opportunity to engage in writing as a means of communication. The students will learn the major rhetorical modes through the preparation of written essays. This will be achieved not only through writing itself but also by means of an extensive reading component that has been woven into the curriculum in order to respond to the advanced skills of the students of the class. Reading selections will be analyzed regularly for structure and meaning, and grammar will also be reviewed weekly. In addition, because the readings will be presented in thematic units, students will learn to write summaries reflecting a synthesis of ideas. As is generally the case, students may be referred to the Writing Center for additional work by their instructor.

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