WR 122 - English Composition: Argumentation
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Keywords
English Composition
Project
LB iLearn Online
Authors
Date Submitted
2015
Material Type
Online Course
Secondary Material Type
Collection
Institution
Linn-Benton Virtual College
Industry Partner
Linn County Parks and Recreational Department - Provided curriculum advice.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 3
Additional Public Access
Abstract
WR 122 - English Composition: Argumentation
Emphasis will be the logical means of supporting claims in argumentative essays, thesis statements, and reasoning; including logic, style, and research.
Course Outcomes:
Analyze the rhetorical needs (the needs of their audience in relationship to the assignment) for college-level persuasive writing assignments.
Apply appropriate levels of critical thinking strategies (knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation) in their written assignments, with an emphasis on analysis and evaluation/persuasion.
Implement appropriate rhetorical elements and organization (introduction, thesis, development and support, counter-argument, conclusion, etc.) in their written assignments, with an emphasis on standard argument models, particularly the Toulmin model.
Locate, evaluate, and integrate high-quality information and opinion appropriate for college-level analysis and argument assignments.
Craft sentences and paragraphs that communicate their ideas clearly and effectively using words, sentence patterns, and writing conventions at a high college level to make their writing clear, credible, and persuasive.
Industry (NAISC)
Management of Companies and Enterprises (55)
Occupation (SOC)
All Occupations (00-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
English Language and Literature/Letters (23)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Associate Degree
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent