English/Written Communication

Strengthen Written Communication

Communicating with others, both in writing and orally, lies at the heart of personal and professional growth and success. The ability to engage with diverse audiences and ideas in writing and speaking supports personal relationships, educational development, professional advancement, and civic engagement. Using language flexibly and confidently supports critical and integrative thinking by allowing students to generate and examine fully their ideas and engage with multiple perspectives.  

Required Credit Hours: 6 

Courses that satisfy the goal:

• ENGL 101: Composition 
• ENGL 102: Critical Reading and Writing 
• ENGL 105: Honors Introduction to English 
• ENGL 205: Freshman-Sophomore Honors Proseminar

Additional options for achieving the goal: 

• Test Scores 
• Transfer Credit 

Institutional Learning Goal:

Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in a range of contexts using a variety of means and modalities. 

Skills acquired  

• Analyzing language use 
• Writing for different context and audiences 
• Processing and integrating feedback  
• Evaluating sources