ENGL 1010—Writing as Inquiry (CL1): This course emphasizes writing as a social act and method of learning. Students develop rhetorical awareness, critical thinking, information literacy, and composing processes; investigate and analyze multiple perspectives; and create written and oral communication for various purposes, audiences, and contexts.

ENGL 2010—Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2): This course teaches writing, research, and argument as methods of inquiry. Students research, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate arguments; negotiate the implications of research for multiple audiences and perspectives; create and revise written and oral communication; and contribute meaningfully to conversations.

GI Course Assignments

In your first semester, you will be assigned one section of ENGL 1010. The Composition Admin Team will provide you with the curriculum, schedule, and Canvas template. During this semester, you are expected to follow the curriculum and course schedule provided.

In your second and third semesters, you will be assigned two sections of ENGL 1010. In these semesters, you will have more flexibility to modify your course to match your personal preferences and style. However, you must demonstrate that your modifications still support the designated learning outcomes for the course. For major course modifications, GIs should consult either the DOC or ADOC (refer to Modifying Course Content).

In your fourth semester, you will typically have the opportunity to teach ENGL 2010. The Composition Admin Team will provide you with the curriculum, schedule, and Canvas template. Using the course material is optional; however, you should consult the DOC or ADOC before changing or creating new course material (refer to Modifying Course Content).

The Composition Program also offers ENGL 2020, which is an alternative way for students to fulfill their CL2 requirement. Though it is unlikely that you would be assigned this course, you should be prepared to explain the distinction between ENGL 2010 and ENGL 2020 to your ENGL 1010 students who may be considering their options.

ENGL 2020—Professional Communication (CL2): This course teaches students professional communication as an area of inquiry and problem-solving activity. Students research communication contexts and genres in a profession of their choice and present their research in written reports and audio-visual presentations.

More about English 1010

ENGL 1010 is a foundational composition course that fulfills the Communication Literacy 1 General Education requirement for undergraduate students. As a companion to ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2020 (described below), ENGL 1010 prepares students for college writing. This course emphasizes:

• Writing processes
• Rhetorical situations and rhetorical appeals
• Summary and response
• Beginning research, source analysis, and synthesis
• Investigating multiple perspectives
• Introductory synthesis
• Citation of sources
• Analyzing rhetorical patterns and conversations across multiple texts
• Writing across various rhetorical contexts

The ENGL 1010 Outcomes drive curriculum design, course instruction, and assignments.

There are a few ways students can meet ENGL 1010 requirements without taking the course on campus:

• ACT English Test: Score of 29 or higher
• RSAT Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing Test (if taken after March 2016): Score of 640 or higher
• SAT Critical Reading Test (if taken before March 2016): Score of 640 or higher
• AP English Language Test: Score of 3 or higher
• CLEP College Composition Test: Score of 50 or higher
• IBO English A Language and Literature HL Test: Higher-level Score of 4 or higher
• A grade of C- or above in a Concurrent Enrollment ENGL 1010 course at their high school
• Students can also transfer in a course from another institution that counts for their English 1010 (CL1) credit.

Students who do not meet one of these requirements enroll in ENGL 1010 as a pre-requisite to ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2020. Students are required to earn a C- or higher in ENGL 1010 before they can take ENGL 2010 or 2020.

More about English 2010

ENGL 2010 is an intermediate composition course that fulfills the Communication Literacy 2 General Education requirement for undergraduate students. As a companion to ENGL 1010, ENGL 2010 prepares students for writing and researching within various discourse communities. This course emphasizes the process of developing an argument including:

• Identifying and negotiating rhetorical situations
• Critical thinking
• Situating arguments within dynamic social conversations
• Recognizing argument as a product and a process
• Investigating multiple perspectives and drawing conclusions
• Information literacy and research
• Helping students recognize themselves as agents of change and their audiences as decision-makers
• Developing claims that persuade audiences to revise their views or act

The ENGL 2010 Outcomes drive curriculum design, course instruction, and assignments.