This course focuses on the study and application of academic discourse. Students will learn how to generate ideas, research a topic, compose a thesis, plan, draft, revise, and edit various genres of academic discourse, including the expository and persuasive essay, rhetorical analysis, literary analysis, scholarly research essay, review of previous research, and examination/in-class essay. The course also helps students improve the speaking, active reading, and critical thinking skills and abilities, necessary for success in college and university courses.
*All ENGL 100 course seats are reserved for full-time students of Alexander College, on a first-come-first-served basis.
Prerequisite(s):
ENGL 12 (C) or ENGL 099 (C)
Transfers to:
UBC WRDS 150 (3)
SFU ENGL 199 (3), W
UVIC ATWP 135 (1.5)
UNBC ENGL 170 (3)
TRU ENGL 1100 (3)