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Writing and Reading in the Liberal Arts
ENG 1110: Writing and Reading Texts
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Surveys
for majors and minors
ENG 1120, 1220, 1230, 1240, 1250, 1270 |
Course Goals
Introduce students to the foundations of textual reading, analysis, literary language, and historical and cultural contexts |
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Department Requirement
None |
Department Requirement
First Year Writing. Any two courses from different categories needed for the major and one for the minor |
Hamline Plan Designations
E and W
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Hamline Plan Designations
H and w |
Pre-requisites
None |
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Research Methodology
Critically read and interpret texts. Use research tools such as the MLA bibliography and databases. Practice effective writing of texts using quotations, attribution of sources, and documentation in the MLA style. |
Oral Presentations
Lead and participate in large and small discussion groups; informal presentations; visual representations of texts. |
Independent Work
Emphasize responsibility for self-motivated work; develop skills for timely completion of tasks. |
Peer Groups
Discussion of course texts and the analysis of student written texts, revising and editing drafts moving from instructor guided to student directed experience. |
Close Reading
Introduce and model readings of course and student written texts. |
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Editing and Revising
Focus on the process of prewriting and revising with an emphasis on rewriting by incorporating peer evaluation and feedback. |
Theoretical Practice
Self-awareness of reading and writing practices. |
