ISI - ENGL 102 - Writing and Rhetoric II
Course Description
Writing and Rhetoric II studies applied principles of expository and argumentative essay writing, including summaries, critiques, and syntheses of texts, and the research essay; emphasis on clear, concise, and vigorous prose. The course theme is how modern technology affects our lives and the way we live. You will read a variety of essays that focus on the internet, social media, email, video games, smartphones, and more. You will think critically about the ideas presented in these texts, how they relate to you individually as well as to the larger culture, and write about those ideas in a range of college-level essays, including argumentative, analytical, research-based, and reflective essays. In short, in this class, you will critically examine the digital world and your role within that world while also practicing the fundamental academic skills essential to English composition and research writing.
Learner Outcomes
By the end of the course, a successful student should be able to:
- Continue to demonstrate competency in the outcomes for English 101.
- Locate, identify, and participate in academic discourse.
- Read critically, synthesize, and evaluate information.
- Use a variety of research tools (databases, the Internet, etc.) to locate appropriate information sources.
- Develop a focused research topic or project.
- Conduct a review of the literature for a specific topic.
- Understand what constitutes evidence in a particular discipline.
- Use valid evidence to support claims.
- Understand and use APA and MLA citation styles to organize and document multiple-source essays.
- Understand and demonstrate the ethical responsibility of the research writer to explore multiple perspectives on a topic and to cite sources and report findings accurately.
Required Course Materials
To keep costs down for students, all texts are Open Education Resources (OERs), which are free. Other short, required readings are located in the Canvas Modules.
Expected Course Timeline
Most ISI courses are designed so that students can complete them within 3 months to 1 year. If you are attempting to complete a course more quickly than this, please contact ISI to explore your options.
Sponsor Institution
Credits earned for this course are included in a LC State transcript.
This is an INDEPENDENT STUDY IN IDAHO course
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Prerequisites
A grade of 'C' or better in ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric I or the equivalent, or satisfactory placement score.- ISI - ENGL 1101 - Writing and Rhetoric I (Pass)
- EP0005 - ISI - ENGL 102 Pre-Req Transc