Learning Goals and Objectives

Learning Goals: WSC 1, 1A, WSC 2, 2A

These courses are governed by Goal 3 of the HCLAS General Education Goals and Learning Objectives: Students will demonstrate proficiency in written communication.

 

Learning Objectives:

 
3a. Compose grammatical sentences.
3b. Use various sentence forms to effectively modulate style and tone.
3c. Compose a sequence of paragraphs that develop a point.
3d. Summarize, quote, and respond to reliable texts to support and develop claims; apply relevant standards for citation.
3e. Write an effective argumentative essay.
3f. Respond to writing assignments using appropriate style, structure, and voice.
3g. Apply editing, proofreading, and revising strategies.

Goals and objectives for the Minor in Writing Studies are as follows: 

Goal 1. Critically analyze a variety of texts

Learning Objectives:

1a. Read texts critically with close attention to author's use of rhetorical strategies
1b. Respond to texts using appropriate academic written conventions

Goal 2. Respond effectively to a variety of rhetorical situations

Learning Objectives:

2a. Compose effective expository essays responding to specific rhetorical situations
2b. Understand the role of writing in civic engagement
2c. Contribute to public discourse

Goal 3. Compose written texts using appropriate style, structure, and voice

Learning Objectives:

3a. Express ideas with clarity and style
3b. Produce a clear, supple style adaptable to various rhetorical situations
3c. Use various sentence forms to modulate style
3d. Employ correct grammar

Goal 4. Revise written texts effectively

Learning Objectives:

4a. Compose constructive responses to the written work of peers
4b. Apply local and global revision strategies appropriately

Goal 5. Understand how different genres and disciplines disciplines shape and disseminate knowledge

Learning Objectives:

5a. Describe characteristics of academic discourse within various genres and disciplinary contexts
5b. Compose an academic essay consistent with specific disciplinary conventions

Goal 6. Understand the history and theory of field of Writing Studies

 

Learning Objectives:

 6a. Demonstrate familiarity with theories of Writing Studies
6b. Understand contributions of major figures and significant texts in the field of Writing Studies