COMPOSITION I (ENGL 1301)

Term: 2025-2026 Spring

Faculty

Kayla Kruse WestShow MyInfo popup for Kayla Kruse West

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Education:

B.A. in Literature from the University of North Texas 2010

M.A. in Literature from the University of North Texas 2016

M.Ed. in Secondary Education from the University of North Texas 2015

 

Teaching Experience:

6 years of teaching experience in at the Secondary Level. 

 

Contact Information:

kkwest@nctc.edu

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.