Introduction to English Composition (Non-Credit)

Introduction to English Composition (Non-Credit) (3 credits) (Straighterline.com Transfer Course)

This course examines basic principles of effective college-level writing through drafting and revising sentences, paragraphs, and essays. Topics to improve sentence structure and clarity include grammar, punctuation, and word choice. In addition to learning proper research techniques, students explore various writing genres including narration, cause and effect, compare and contrast, definition, and argumentation.

Syllabus:

http://www.straighterline.com/college-courses/developmental-writing.cfm

Tutor Hours Provided:

Up to 7 essay critiques and 5 graded assignments. Additional critiques may be purchased by the student.

Minimum Grade to Earn Transfer Credits: This course is non-transferable, since it is a developmental course.

Course Materials & Tuition

These elective courses are provided by our partner Straighterline.com and can serve as transfer credit for electives toward your degree. These courses may be taken at any time during the year. Your payment will only provide you access to these courses for exactly 8 weeks. If you want an extension beyond 8 weeks to complete a course, it will cost $100 for a 4 week extension. Click link to purchase an 4-week extension on Straighterline.com transfer courses."You may only use Pell grants to pay for a maximum of 30 credit hours for these elective courses."

Degree seeking students may purchase these courses for $400.  By contacting City Vision College staff to receive a discount code for the course registration purchase.