Comp 095 and Comp 099
Writing Techniques
Designed to help the less-prepared student qualify for Comp 105. Includes a review of basic grammar and syntax and frequent practice in writing short papers to develop skills in unified and coherent writing. Comp 095 is especially designed for non-native speakers of English. These courses do not provide credit toward graduation or toward the 6-hour composition requirement.
Comp 105
Composition I
Intensive study of college-level expository techniques through analysis of texts and regular writing practice. Students typically write 7 to 10 papers and take a final exam. Successful completion of Comp 105 is a prerequisite for Comp 106.
Comp 106
Composition II
Further practice and study in writing, emphasizing argumentation, critical analysis, and research. Assignments include at least five papers, graduated in length, complexity, and research expectations.
Comp 110 and Comp 220
Honors Composition
Students in the Honors Program satisfy their composition requirement with these courses, taught in conjunction with the Honors Seminars.
Comp 223
Creative Writing
An introduction to writing poetry, short stories, and drama, emphasizing analysis and discussion.
Comp 227
Intermediate Exposition and Argumentation
Further explorations in exposition and argumentation to develop the ability to write essays and articles. Intensive practice in writing and careful examinations of appropriate books and shorter prose works.
Comp 270
Technical Writing for Engineers
Instruction and practice in designing technical reports. Students study the rhetorical problems facing professional engineers and learn practical strategies for analyzing and communicating technical information to technical and non-technical audiences. This course fulfills the Composition II requirement for engineering majors, who must achieve second semester sophomore standing before taking the course.
Other writing courses
The Communications disicipline and the English discipline offer other writing courses, listed in the Undergraduate Announcement and the Schedule of Classes published each term.