ENGL 106 College Writing II: Academic Writing and Research

This course introduces students to writing processes and prose conventions common to many academic disciplines, and it provides opportunities for students to participate in one or more of the ongoing conversations in particular communities of writers. The course emphasizes analytic and persuasive writing based on critical reading of nonfiction prose. At least one system of formal documentation is covered. Grades assigned for this course include the 12-point grading scale and the additions of an "NC" and "P" grades. "NC" stands for no credit and doesn't affect the GPA. "P" stands for passing and is only given to qualifying non-native speakers.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 104 or ENGL 105 or placement by the English Writing Program Director and reading competency (ACT reading score of 21 or higher on the most recent test results; SAT verbal score of 540 or higher on the most recent test results) or successful completion with a "C" or higher in ENGL 145. International students are required at minimum to have a 100 on the IBT TOEFL or an 8.0 on the reading IELTS score tIBT o be exempt from ENGL 145.