Jenzabar University

Intro. to English Composition (ENG 100 (UG13))

Term: Spring 2014 (UNDG)

Faculty

	Mr. Stephen PorcaroShow MyInfo popup for Mr. Stephen Porcaro
	sporcaro@qcc.mass.edu
	Office hours: As an adjunct faculty member, I do not maintain regular office hours on campus. However, if a student wishes to meet with me, I will always make accommodations that will be mutually agreeable. Also, I am usually available immediately before and after classes. In addition, students may contact me via The Q email or by calling me (although I may not always be able to answer, I will always return your call).

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM (1/21/2014 - 5/13/2014) Location: MAIN (Surprenant Hall 308 - Lecture Only)

Description

This course is an introduction to college-level essay writing emphasizing the writing process from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Students refine their style of writing by focusing on sentence structure and language usage and write essays displaying unity, support, and coherence. Students practice expository writing using a variety of rhetorical strategies. The exploration of writing is examined through reading and analyzing essay models. Students develop familiarity with research tools.

Prerequisite: Passing ENG 091 with a grade of C or higher and passing the ENG 096 departmental writing final examination essay or appropriate placement score. F/S/SU