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EN 110 Advanced Composition
Full Curriculum Program
Rome, Italy
Dates: 8/27/24 - 12/14/24
EN 110 Advanced Composition
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: John Cabot University
Location: Rome, Italy
Primary Subject Area: English Language & Literature
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 100
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: Placement via JCU English Composition Placement Exam OR completion of either EN 103 or EN 105 with a grade of C or above
DESCRIPTION
This course prepares students to read, think, and write critically. Students will develop their ability to read critically and analyze primary and secondary sources, hone their composition skills through in and out of class essays, and will complete the course by writing and revising a fully-documented and well-reasoned research paper, complemented by an annotated bibliography and literature review. EN110 focuses on the argumentative form, encouraging students to position their work within current critical discourses. The course develops the following skills: source selection and interrogation, identification and contextualization of themes, thesis development and defense, digital literacies, use of library resources, and careful citation in MLA style. Students must receive a grade of C or above in this course to fulfill the University?s English Composition requirement and to be eligible to take courses in English literature.