Course description

Academic writing with an emphasis on improving organization, grammar, vocabulary, and style through the writing and revision of short papers. Frequent individual conferences supplement class work. This course is suitable for students who are still in high school or have just graduated and whose schooling has been in languages other than English.

Not a First-Year Writing Seminar. (Will appear on transcript; does not count toward graduation.)

Prerequisites

Placement by exam. Students should contact their college for the most up-to-date information regarding if and how credits for this course will count toward graduation and/or be considered regarding academic standing.

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