Syllabus, Schedule, Rationale Writing

ENGL 1101: Composition

Term: Fall 2026

T/Th: 10:00 am -11:15 am

Instructor: Amy Harden

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Email: [email protected]

Office Hours:

· Wed & Fri from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

· Virtual Zoom meeting upon request

Overview

Course Description

English 1101 is the first course in the First-Year Writing sequence. This course introduces you to the foundational principles of academic and professional writing, with an emphasis on rhetorical reading, critical thinking, and the writing process. You will learn to analyze and produce a variety of texts while engaging in practices of drafting, revising, and reflecting on your work.

Through writing assignments, collaborative activities, and class discussions, you will strengthen their ability to construct well-supported arguments, develop a clear writing voice, and adapt your communication to different audiences and purposes. You will also gain experience with research and information literacy, learning to locate, evaluate, and integrate sources effectively. You will need to achieve at least a “C” average in this course to earn credit and be eligible to take the second course int the First-Year Writing sequence, English 1102.

Student Learning Outcomes:

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Required Text/Material:

· There is no textbook required for this course! I will provide you with the necessary digital or paper copies of the material we will use.

· You will need a computer or laptop to complete your weekly assignments. Your devise should have a stable internet connection and allow you to maneuver between multiple tables, draft and revise documents, and annotate documents as well. A physical keyboard will be the most ideal for efficiency and ease of use.

· Please be sure that you have access to a word processor, such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Georgia Southern Students have free access to Office 365 through your MyGeorgiaSouthern portal.