COMPOSITION I (ENGL 1301)

Term: 2019-2020 Spring

Faculty

Ira L SherrillShow MyInfo popup for Ira L Sherrill

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Education:

Education

B. S.:  English, History, & Education (North Texas State University) 1979

M. S.:  English, History, & Education (University of North Texas) 1992

Other Work Experience:

Work Experience

English Instructor:  Marcus High School (fall 1987-present)

Developmental English Instructor: CCC/NCTC (summer 1987-1992)

English Instructor: NCTC (1993-present)

Gas Contract Analyst:  Sun Exploration & Production Co. (1981-1987)

English & History Instructor: Callisburg High School (1980-1981)

Classes Taught:

Classes Taught

NCTC: Comp. I, Comp. II, Tech Writing, Creative Writing, & Developmental

Edward S. Marcus High School: English I, III, & IV

 

Schedule

Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri, 2:05 PM - 3:35 PM (1/21/2020 - 3/14/2020) Location: MARHS MARHS TBA

Description

Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis.
48 lecture hours.

Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement

Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement test score or passing grade in ENGL 0305.