An introduction to academic writing in college. Emphasis is placed on the composition process: a well-put thesis, clarity and orderliness, sound development, the ability to relate careful analytical reading to effective writing, and elimination of major grammatical errors. By the end of the course students should be able to express their ideas persuasively, clearly, and correctly.
This composition and conversation course is designed specifically to help students learning English as a foreign language succeed in rigorous academic coursework at Augustana University. We will use the topic of modern American culture—specifically customs, traditions, art, and literature—to the end of writing polished academic papers on topics that fall under this umbrella. We will emphasize the writing process throughout the course, and we will engage in both formal and informal speaking activities to complement the work of written communication. We will also study and practice writing in different academic areas, including literature, history, social sciences, and the natural sciences.
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Every Fall
This course will focus on skill building: from writing correctly worded sentences and taking effective notes to developing well-organized paragraphs, summaries, expository essays, and literary analyses. The writing process will involve generating ideas, framing concise thesis statements, analyzing information, prewriting, drafting, revising/editing/proofreading, and composing final projects. Students will learn the importance of including specific details as support for thesis statements and will work to eliminate grammatical errors through written practice.
Every Fall
English 112 will be an introductory course to college-level composition, as was English 110, and will serve incoming students whose ACT scores indicate that they will benefit from a foundational writing course.
“Criminals and Their Nemeses in Literature and Media” explores detective fiction from the amateur detectives of the 19th century to the private eyes of the early 20th century to the law enforcement officers of present day. Students will examine literary works and films, viewing them from historical, analytical, ethical, and literary perspectives. Students will also investigate the criminal activity and the perpetrators of each era, as well as the evolution of crime solving methods.
Occasional Interims
During World War II, American women and girls were called upon to support the war effort in the workforce, the military, and their homes in a myriad of new ways and found themselves caught in an uncomfortable dichotomy. While encouraged to take on responsibilities previously considered gender inappropriate, they were simultaneously expected to fulfill traditional pre-war feminine roles and to revert to only those roles once the war was over. This course examines this pivotal time for American women and girls via a variety of sources, including memoirs, films, trade magazines, plant newspapers, women’s magazines, comic books, and paper dolls.