Description:

Through the study and application of the principles of university-level discourse and with emphasis on expository and persuasive writing, this course will introduce students to critical reading and university-level writing. In lectures and discussions, we will focus on the rhetorical principles and strategies central to university-level discourse. We will examine methods for discovering and arranging ideas, and consider ways in which style is determined by rhetorical situation. Reading and writing assignments will require students to study, analyze and apply the principles of exposition and persuasion. English 112 is not a remedial course. Students with serious writing problems should seek early and expert tutorial help. Please see the English Department First Year Page for information on prerequisites for admission to this course.

Course Requirements:

Evaluation will be based on the following:

• class mark: based on preparation of required readings and exercises, active and attentive contribution to class work, and submission on time of assignments (10%)
• written assignments: two in-class essays; one major research-based paper involving three graded parts, all produced outside class (60% in total):
• final examination (30%)

Texts:

• Faigley et al, The Brief Penguin Handbook second Canadian edition
• Mather and McLenithan, Clear Writing: Readings in Expository Prose
• Custom Course Materials for English 112/06M
• A good university-level desk dictionary
• Strongly recommended: a copy of the booklet "Plagiarism Avoided: Taking Responsibility for your Work" (available at the UBC Bookstore).

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