Choosing Your First-Year Writing Class
You are required to take English 1061 — English Composition, a three-credit course.
Students study and practice the forms of writing most important to academic thought and expression, including those conventions that govern how to report and document the thoughts of others. Students typically write five medium-length essays (4-5 pages) in different genres, including drafts and revisions.
You may also choose to take an additional one-credit lab component — English 1061L entails 50 minutes of additional instruction per week in a small-class environment, if you think you will benefit from extra help to succeed with this writing requirement, or to be better prepared for future classes.
Choosing the right option for you is important — This course will acclimate you to the standards of college-level writing, provide practice with the forms of writing most frequently assigned in college courses, and prepare you for the writing, reading, and research you will do in future classes in all disciplines. These skills are critical for helping you get the most out of your college experience.
