Nov 23, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

EN 90* FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPOSITION I*



Preparation for college reading, writing, and success. Includes developing reading strategies necessary for understanding and using complex texts; practicing methods for generating, revising, and polishing original writing; and strengthening the academic competencies of setting goals, participating in class activities, and managing workload. Students produce approximately 2500-3500 words of formal writing, including essays written in multiple drafts using multiple sources. A writing sample is required of all students at the beginning of the course, and students are required to submit an exit portfolio that may determine their placement into EN 98 * or EN 101 *. Students must be placed into EN 90 through the College’s placement process or the English Department’s end of semester portfolio assessment. Credit earned in this course cannot be applied toward graduation. 6 Credits Prerequisite: EN 90