FYW 1120 - Composition and Research

Goals: Develop skills appropriate for researching and writing in academic and public contexts. Use research to explore varied perspectives on complex issues. Write to articulate a focused idea supported by evidence and with attention to audience expectations and genre conventions.

Content: Researching and reading a variety of multimodal texts to identify their cultural, social, political, and historical contexts. Engaging the writing process from brainstorming to revising. Focusing on elements of effective communication, including purpose, organization, tone, and style.

Taught: Fall and spring

Prerequisite: FYW 1110 or exempt status

Credits: 4