Writing & Analyzing Arguments

This course provides instruction and practice in college-level writing tasks, particularly the writing of arguments. Students will develop critical-thinking and writing skills by analyzing and understanding complex texts from different cultures and communities, refine their writing process, develop an awareness of audience and context, and learn to use source material effectively and properly. Some students may enroll concurrently in WRI 1101 lab for additional support.Place out option: Students who score 630 or above on the SAT critical reading or 28 or above on the ACT English may place out of the Written Communication and Information Literacy I course requirement. Students will not receive course credit for a course in this category; however, they will have satisfied the Written Communication and Information Literacy I course requirement.