First Year Seminars

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    Provides training and practice in writing and critical thinking. Focuses on the writing process, the fundamentals of composition, and the structure of argument. Provides numerous and varied assignments with opportunity for revision. Requisites:
  • Provides training and practice in writing and critical thinking. Focuses on the writing process, the fundamentals of composition, and the structure of argument. Provides numerous and varied assignments with opportunity for revision. Requisites:
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    Provides training and practice in writing and critical thinking. Focuses on the writing process, the fundamentals of composition, and the structure of argument. Provides numerous and varied assignments with opportunity for revision. Requisites:
  • A drawing of a lightbulb meshing with a pen.
    This course offers students an opportunity to practice composition skills in order to write literate, forceful and persuasive essays. Participants will work to develop a clean, efficient writing style.
  • Black and white drawing of an old Olympia typewriter.
    In this course, you will embark on a writing apprenticeship of sorts, honing your voice as you study the work of great essayists (along with a few duds--reading bad writing can help you refine your critical eye, too).
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