FDENG 201
Course Description
The goal of Foundations English 201 is to help students learn how to reason carefully and express ideasclearly. The required assignments focus on argument and persuasion-specifically on analyzing,synthesizing, and formulating arguments. Assignments will be formatted according to APA style.
Desired Learning Outcomes
• Reading and pondering texts to arrive at a new understanding
• Demonstrating principles of effective writing-rhetorical stance, focus, development, coherence,language• Identifying the conversation to which an argument contributes
• Making connections between related texts• Summarizing texts accurately• Discussing the rhetorical features that contribute to an argument's effectiveness
• Conducting appropriate, major-specific library research
• Providing adequate background information in the presentation of arguments
• Supporting claims with solid reasons based on evidence
• Distinguishing between original ideas and those of other authors through proper source citation