A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required byENGL1101, that emphasizes interpretation and evaluation, and thatincorporates a variety of more advanced research methods. Develops communication skills in networked electronic environments, emphasizes interpretation and evaluation ofcultural texts, and incorporates research methods in print and on the Internet.

Our class focus will be on understanding the comprehensive process of communication in the modern world. We will learn about the affordances of various technological mediums (e.g. digital media and print) and of the demands of differing genres and domains of communication (literary studies, cultural studies, academic writing, and humanistic analysis). We will sharpen our critical thinking by participating in ethical argumentation, text-based discussion, and training in the skills of communication and persuasion. Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of the research process as well to the mature maneuvers of academic writing. As we dissect the processes that detail modern communication, we will consider synergy of written, oral, visual, electronic, and non-verbal communication (WOVEN). Ours will be a student led and collaborative course where members will be invited to work in teams and co-construct the course content.