GE 101 60 - English Composition I

  • Week 1: What is Academic Writing [unit]

    Check out this "welcome" intro and syllabus review:

    Week One Lecture from Dr. Branch:

    Hello Writers!

    Welcome to Week 1! As we embark on this adventure of academic writing, we will begin the conversation about what that is and why it is so important to your success in college.

    And since good writers are often good readers, we will talk about reading as well.

    Please note this week's assignments and due dates:

    Link to "Parts of Speech Rap."

    Mon- Tues. 

     

    WATCH: Week 1 Live Lecture Video 

    WATCH/REVIEW: Parts of Speech Rap by Fundamental Raps

    READ: “What is Academic Writing” by L. Lennie Irvin (see Resources) 

    Wed.

    01/14

    SUBMIT: Syllabus Quiz 

    Thurs.

    01/15

    READ: “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan (see Resources) 

    POST: Week 1: Discussion Board  

    Friday 

    01/16

    SUBMIT: Week 1 Video Annotation Assignment

    Sunday

    01/18

    POST: Week 1 Discussion Board Responses

    SUBMIT: Grammar Quiz: Parts of Speech

    SUBMIT: Summary Response Essay 
     
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    Fall 2025 GE 101 Syllabus

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