English 1310 is a foundational and fundamental course that focuses on the development of the literacy and critical thinking skills that are crucial to success in one's academic, professional, and civic life.

In English 1310, you will study the principles of effective composition, with an emphasis on the improvement of your own texts through revision, the critical reading of substantive nonfiction texts, and a foundational understanding of rhetoric.

After completing English 1310, you should be able to draft, revise, and edit rhetorically effective texts in which you demonstrate the ability to formulate a thesis (central idea) in an orderly way; form clear and effective paragraphs and sentences; use an appropriate vocabulary; and apply the grammatical conventions of written English.