LAN 3101 (LUOA), ENGL 101 (LUO): Composition and Rhetoric

11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 10/14/2025

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Course Description

A study of rhetorical theory, analytical reading, sound argumentation, and effective writing through critical engagement of a variety of texts, including written, oral, and visual.

Next Start Date*

October 20, 2025

LUOA Equivalent Course*

  • LAN 3101: Composition and Rhetoric, 3 LUO credits.

Program Restrictions*

    Prerequisite Requirements*

    Any of the following:

    • LAN 3100 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         or
    • Placement Score-English completed with a minimum score of 070
         or
    • Assessment – English Ver.2 completed with a minimum score of 32

    High School Diploma Requirements*

    • Contributes .5 credits to LUOA – English, English Requirement.

    Rationale

    Reading and writing are essential for success in college and in life. In English 101, the student will further develop his/her skills in analyzing texts, processing that information in the context of his/her worldview, and articulating his/her conclusions clearly to a particular audience.

    Course Assignment

    Textbook readings and lecture presentations

    Course Requirements Checklist

    After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Course Overview.

    Discussions (2)

    Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, for each Discussion, the student will address the instructor’s given topic with a thread of 250-300 words. Then, the student will create one reply to a classmate’s thread of 150-200 words. (CLO: A, B, C; FSLO: CIL 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; CT 1)

    Essay Thesis/Outline Assignments (3)

    In preparation for writing each essay, the student will complete a Thesis/Outline for each essay demonstrating understanding of credible research and correct documentation style usage. (CLO: A, B, C, D; FSLO: CIL 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; CT 1, 2, 3)

    Essay Assignments (3)

    The student will write 3 essays throughout the course. The first will be a proposal argument of 1,000–1,200 words. The second will be a cause and effect argument of 1,000–1,200 words. The third will be an ethical argument of 1,200–1,500 words. All essays should include multiple citations from at least 3 credible sources. (CLO: A, B, C, D; FSLO: CIL 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; CT 1, 2, 3)

    Quizzes: Composition Practice (7)

    The student will complete 7 Composition Practice Quizzes. Each Composition Practice Quiz Assignment provides the student with information about course topics that can be applied to the writing assignments while accessing his/her understanding of the concepts discussed in the Learn content in each Module: Week. Each quiz will contain 15 multiple-choice questions, be limited to one hour, and allow three attempts where the highest attempt will count towards the grade. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G)

    Quizzes: Grammar Practice (6)

    The student will complete 6 Grammar Practice Quizzes to prepare for the 2 Grammar Comprehensive Quizzes. Each quiz will contain 10 true/false or multiple-choice questions, be limited to one hour, and allow three attempts with the highest attempt counting towards the grade. (CLO: F, G)

    Quizzes: Grammar Comprehensive (2)

    The student will complete 2 open-note Grammar Comprehensive Quizzes on the grammar concepts covered in the Grammar Practice Quiz Assignments. Each quiz will contain 10 true/false and multiple-choice questions, be limited to one hour, and allow three attempts with the highest attempt counting towards the grade. (CLO: F, G)

    *Course specifics are tentative and subject to change each year. For the most current information, please refer to the Course Registration Tool.

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