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Basic Composition (SLA 100)

Term Fall 2008

Faculty

Dr. Christine CusickShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Christine Cusick
cusick@setonhill.edu
Office hours:
  • In addition to the times listed below, I am also available by appointment. Please request an appointment at least 24 hours in advance. I welcome students to visit me during my Office Hours to discuss their academic work in my classes and/or in the Honors Program. Unless otherwise noted, Office Hours are held in 409 St. Joseph.
  • Monday 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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    Description

    This course teaches students the basic writing skills needed for college success, including grammar and composition. Students practice sentence construction (in the context of short writing assignments), paragraph construction, and the organization of ideas. They build on these basic skills by planning, writing, and revising short essays and experiencing writing as a multi-step process. The course also teaches several types of, purposes of, and audiences for general essays. Offered through the College in High School program.Credits: 3.When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.