ENGL 148 - Introduction to Composition
English 148 is an introductory course designed to help students who might have difficulty in meeting the level of "C-Competence" in ENGL 150, either because their verbal test scores and high school records so suggest, or because English is not their native language, or because their writing and reading simply lack the sophistication and substance we look for. ENGL 148 challenges the student: writing and reading are emphasized, including reading with greater insight and acquiring greater ease in writing, organizing, focusing, and developing ideas. Classes are small and a great deal of individual tutorial work is provided along with formal instruction. Upon successful completion of the course, the student receives a grade and three credits. He or she is then eligible to take ENGL 150. Students enrolled in the SAGES are not required to complete ENGL 148/150. Limited enrollment of 12 in each section.
ENGL 150 - Expository Writing
ENGL 150 is a course in composition and expository writing, and a substantial amount of writing is required (approximately 7,000 words [28-30 pages]; 4-5 assignments [that each include various prewriting, drafting, and revising exercises], one assignment is an 8-10 pages research paper incorporating & citing appropriate sources; in-class essay examinations at the instructor's discretion). The goals of ENGL 150 are:
- To give students guided practice at forming compelling and sophisticated claims (thesis statements) for an academic audience and supporting those claims with sufficient, typical, accurate, and relevant evidence;
- To help students recognize, write, and support the different kinds of claims prevalent in all forms of expository writing: factual, causal, evaluative, and deliberative (i.e., proposals);
- To assist students in meeting usage standards of academic readerships;
- To teach students the academic conventions of incorporating and citing the words and ideas of other writers and speakers;
- To guide students in gathering, evaluating, and using different kinds of research sources;
- To teach students how to summarize the thoughts and words of other writers;
- To improve students' ability to read critically;
- To help students develop systematic patterns of topic development and organization;
- To teach students techniques for helping readers perceive your writing as coherent;
- To make students aware of word and sentence level stylistic options; and
- To increase students' awareness of the importance of revision, as well as to provide you with effective techniques for revision.
Individual course sections will vary by topic, readings, and writing assignments. Please visit http://www.case.edu/artsci/engl/writing for current section descriptions. Students enrolled in the SAGES are not required to complete ENGL 148/150. Limited enrollment of 20 in each section.
ENGL 180 - Writing Tutorial
ENGL 180 is a one- or two-credit tutorial in writing. Its purpose is to make a full spectrum of writing instruction and support available to enrolled undergraduates.
REASONS FOR TAKING ENGL 180
Extra Help in Writing: The majority of students who enroll in ENGL 180 do so because they feel they need supplemental help with basic writing skills. Students who enroll are given immediate diagnostic writing work and, when their writing has been assessed, they are given a program of homework and tutorial assistance designed to meet their particular needs.
Competence: Non-SAGES Students who do not receive a “C” or better in ENGL 150 must take ENGL 180. A major function of ENGL 180 is to allow these students (along with transfer students who have taken freshman English elsewhere but failed to exempt themselves via the transfer placement exam) to satisfy the University's requirement. If such students pass ENGL 180 with a "C" or better, they thus satisfy the requirement. N.B.: since exemption from a University requirement is at stake, competency students are clearly identified to their tutors; minimum writing requirements (see below) are adhered to carefully; and, in order to pass the course with a "C" students must consistently meet in their writing the standard for competence that is obtained in ENGL 150. "C competence" is defined in the bulletin and other University publications.
GENERAL COURSE CONTENT AND PROCEDURE
Obviously individual programs will differ according to a variety of factors. The following general description, however, covers most cases. When a student enrolls, he or she is assigned a regular tutor and receives an hour of tutorial instruction per week. The amount of tutorial contact may vary according to the extent and severity of the student's problems and the amount of tutoring time available. Since the course is for credit, all students will be expected to do some writing at home. The minimum number of words a student will be required to write in ENGL 180 is 3,000 (approximately 12 pages). This is slightly over one-third the amount of writing required for ENGL 150 (3 credits). These writing requirements may be supplemented with additional assignments at the tutor’s discretion. Since the tutors are in closest touch with individual students, whose needs often vary greatly, the tutors have broad discretionary powers where assignments are concerned and the nature of the amount of writing and other assigned work may vary from student to student. Files are kept on all students enrolled in ENGL 180, and they contain records of attendance, progress, and the tutor's comments and observations. They are available to instructors upon request.
HOW STUDENTS ENROLL
After enrolling for ENGL 180 (via Solar or the Registrar), students must contact the Writing Center, Bellflower Hall 104, during registration or drop-add week to set up their tutorial times. For questions or appointments, students may call the Writing Center at x3799 or email writing@case.edu.
ENGL 181 - Reading Tutorial
English 181 is a one-credit individualized tutorial that students can take for a total of three semesters. Enrollment does not have to be continuous. Students enrolled in English 181 may work on sharpening their critical reading strategies as well as other related academic strategies that increase reading efficiency and effectiveness. Students enrolled in English 181 must come to the Educational Support Services office the first week of class to select the time for meeting weekly with the instructor. English 181 is offered only in the fall and spring semesters. Questions about English 181 should be directed to Judith Olson-Fallon, Director of Educational Support Services (Sears 470, http://studentaffairs.case.edu/education/about/contact.html).
ENGL 183 - Academic Writing Studio
English 183 provides practice and training in various aspects of academic writing in a small group workshop environment. It is offered concurrently with First Seminar and provides supplementary instruction to help students meet First Seminar writing objectives. Please note: only one semester hour of English 183 will count toward a degree, but the course may be repeated. Students wishing for additional for-credit writing assistance in subsequent semesters should consider English 180: Individual Writing Tutorial. English 183 will be offered as a pass/fail course only.
Writing Center Consultant
In addition to English 180 sections taught through the Writing Center, a number of writing instructors are available each semester for drop-in and scheduled appointments. Appointments typicall last 1/2-1 hour, and focus on helping students develop their writing skills. Writing Center Consultants are not editors - proofreading is not available. That said, students who come to the Writing Center for an apointment should be taught how to proofread their own papers. In other words, while a simple editing service is not advisable, working with a student to recognize recurring problems in syntax and usage definitely is. The Writing Center has a variety of resources including handbooks and writing exercises to be used with students.
ENGL 217B - Writing for the Health Professions
English 217B
offers students practice and training in writing for the health professions (e.g., medicine, nursing, dentistry). Recognizing the importance of analyzing audience and understanding the rhetorical situation, this course places emphasis on the entire writing process: from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Students will complete a series of assignments that offer them guided practice in the genres most common to the healthcare professions. Beginning with professional development documents (resumes, letters of application and request, and project narratives), students will learn to adapt their writing skills to the demands of a healthcare audience. The course will then direct students' attention to scholarly and public health documents (abstracts, articles, and reviews) common to the health professions.
ENGL 398N - Profession & Technical Communication for Engineers
Principles and practices of effective communication in the workplace, with an emphasis on computer-mediated communication. Topics include analyzing audience needs in context, visual communication, computer-mediated documents, ethics, and team writing. Typical assignments include e-mail, memos, letters, reports, documentation and oral presentations.
Prerequisite: ENGL 150 or USFS
The course is designed to prepare engineering students to face the communication demands of the engineering workplace. ENGL 398N is a joint effort of the Engineering and English departments with curriculum agreed on by both parties. Instructors are required to complete ENGL 506: Theory & Practice of Professional Writing (a graduate seminar) or its equivalent before teaching EGNL 398N. For further information, please email english398@case.edu.
Other Teaching Opportunities
In addition to the regularly scheduled classes, there are teaching and consulting opportunities for qualified writing instructors. The professional schools often hire writing instructors to supplement their curricula. For more information about these options, please email writing@case.edu.
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