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Composition I Seminar (ENG 101S (UG26))

Term: Spring 2027 (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).
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    Schedule

    Thu, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM (1/25/2027 - 5/18/2027) Location: MAIN (Surprenant Hall 132 - Corequisite - Lecture)

    Description

    This course combines the curriculum of ENG 101 and FYE 101 to support students in the transition to college reading and writing through the practice and development of critical reading, thinking, and writing skills. Students read, analyze, and summarize college-level analytic arguments from various genres (popular, academic, etc.) and compose research-based analytic arguments based on the theme ?higher education in the 21st century?. Students become aware of writing decisions made for different audiences, purposes, and genres, with a focus on academic writing conventions. Students also learn beginning research skills, including appropriate quotation, summary, paraphrase, and documentation skills. At the end of the semester, students compile a portfolio of 15-25 pages, to include their summary, synthesis, and analysis projects.
    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite: Appropriate English placement score
    Corequisite: ENG 101
    Semester Offered: F/S/SU