This course is an extension of English Composition I and emphasizes critical thinking, analytic and persuasive writing, and research methods. EduKan course number: EN177
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Expected learning outcomes of this course are in alignment with the learning objectives established by the 2012 Kansas Core Outcomes Project
- Compose persuasive or informative texts acknowledging the expectations of specific audiences.
- Apply research strategies including finding, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing sources.
- Employ an appropriate style for citing and listing sources.
- Demonstrate the ability to read and think critically about texts.
- Students will write two-three essays/assignments demonstrating the skills of rhetorical analysis, argumentation, and summary/paraphrase.
- Students will write an 1,800-2,500 word argumentative essay based on research and documented according to Modern Language Association style.
- Students will write an in-class final examination essay demonstrating their ability to argue a position and analyze sources effectively.
- Class discussion
- Workshop sessions
- Lecture
- Computer-aided instruction on grammar and usage
- Student-generated instruction on grammar and usage
- Textbooks
- Computer editing and instructional software
Outcome 1.
Students' ability to read and comprehend these assignments will be measured by classroom discussion and essays.
Outcome 2 & 5.
Outcome 6.
- Competency 1 will be assessed by requiring students to read selections from the textbook, and magazine, newspaper, and internet resources concerning their research project.
- Student essays will measure SCCC Competencies 2 and 5, as assignments require students to apply what they have read to the arguments they write, arrange the argument logically, support their assertions, and anticipate the needs and attitudes of readers.
- Information Literacy will be assessed using the SCCC Information Literacy rubric to evaluate the Annotated Bibliography assignment, required as part of the Research Project.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.