Analytical and Research Writing in the Humanities

General

Prefix

ENGL

Course Number

198

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Analytical reading, writing, and critical reasoning in various rhetorical situations based on literature. Argumentative research project comprising analysis and interpretation of information, texts, and perspectives found in literature. This course fulfills the liberal education goal area 1 requirement.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

4

Max

4

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

01

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Understand/demonstrate the writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing and presentation.

Outcome

Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding.

Outcome

Locate, evaluate, and synthesize in a responsible manner material from diverse sources and points of view.

Outcome

Select appropriate communication choices for specific audiences.

Outcome

Construct logical and coherent arguments.

Outcome

Use authority, point-of-view, and individual voice and style in their writing and speaking.

Outcome

Employ syntax and usage appropriate to academic disciplines and the professional world.

Dependencies

Courses

ENGL198 is a prerequisite for: