COMPOSITION I (ENGL 1301)

Term: 2025-2026 Fall

Faculty

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Jessica Shockey

North Central Texas College Denton Campus

316 E Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201

Education:

PhD Candidate, English Langauge and Literature, Indiana University of Pennsylvania--Current

MA, English, Tarleton State University 2020

BA, English, Tarleton State University 2018

Schedule

Mon-Wed, 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM (8/25/2025 - 12/13/2025) Location: DNX DNX 110

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.