ENGL 1112 - Writing and Composition

This course provides comprehensive instruction in the fundamentals of academic writing, with particular attention to grammar and syntax, argumentative structure, scholarly norms and expectations, voice and diction, and the elements of style. Drawing on a wealth of literary illustrations, and developing a student-centered practical learning methodology, the course fits out a transferable writing tool-box for students expecting to write essays, prepare reports, sit examinations, and progressively build a persuasive critical 'persona' in their written compositions. It serves as a foundation in the art of written expression and argumentation and extensively develops high-level communication skills for all who expect to reflect, impress, and be persuasive in their future written work.