English Composition I & II
3 credits per course | Fully Online | Self-Paced (28 days–6 months)
Courses Overview
English Composition I
English Composition I is a foundational course designed to develop students’ abilities in academic writing, critical reading, and rhetorical analysis. Students will learn to write clear, well-organized, and persuasive essays for a variety of academic audiences and purposes. Emphasis is placed on the writing process—including invention, drafting, revision, and editing—as well as on effective use of evidence, logic, and style. Through engagement with diverse texts, students will strengthen their analytical skills, practice ethical research, and gain confidence as college-level writers.
$530 (Includes registration, textbook, and technology fee)
English Composition II
English Composition II builds on the skills developed in first-year composition and focuses on advanced academic writing, research, and critical thinking. Students will analyze complex texts, develop sustained arguments, and engage in scholarly conversations through evidence-based writing. Emphasis is placed on research methods, rhetorical analysis, synthesis of sources, and revision. By the end of the course, students will demonstrate proficiency in producing clear, well-organized, and persuasive essays that respond to academic and real-world contexts.
$530 (includes registration, textbook, and technology fees)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of each course, students will be able to:
Compose well-developed essays that demonstrate a clear thesis, coherent organization, and purposeful use of rhetorical strategies.
Analyze and respond critically to texts, identifying authors’ purposes, arguments, and use of evidence.
Adapt writing to different audiences and contexts, using appropriate tone, style, and structure.
Integrate sources effectively and ethically, employing summary, paraphrase, quotation, and proper citation (e.g., APA format).
Develop complex arguments that present clear claims supported by logical reasoning and credible evidence.
Conduct academic research using appropriate library databases and scholarly sources.
Use revision strategies to improve clarity, organization, coherence, and style based on feedback.
