Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
ENG 22
Course Title
Introduction to Composition
Credits
3
Date of Outline
March 2004
2. Course Description:
Concentrates on developing the paragraph and
introduces the essay. Improves sentence level
skills of punctuation, grammar, and structure.
(Letter grade only.)
3. Contact Hours/Type
3 hours/lecture-lab
4. Prerequisites
ENG 19 with at least a C or placement at ENG
22 or 55 or higher, or consent.
Corequisites
ENG 21
Recommended Preparation
Approved by
Date
2
5. General Course Objectives
Students develop their skills by writing paragraphs and essays. Students learn to identify and
write topic sentences, thesis statements, supporting details, and conclusions. Through
exercises and group activities, students strengthen their skills in grammar, mechanics, and
punctuation.
For detailed information on how English 22 focuses on the Maui Community College general
education standards, see the attached curricular grid.
English 22 fulfills three of the 6 credits for the English/Communication requirement for A.S.
and A.A.S. degrees at Maui Community College.
6. Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. write complete, grammatically correct sentences;
b. identify audience and purpose for a writing assignment and use appropriate language
and style;
c. identify and correct basic problems in grammar, punctuation, and mechanics;
d. organize, develop, and write a coherent paragraph with topic sentence, supporting
details, and concluding sentence;
e. plan, organize, develop, and write a logical and coherent essay that contains a thesis
statement, coherent body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #6. Student Learning Outcomes.
1 session:
Ice breaker/get acquainted activity Introduction to the course syllabus
including a discussion of course materials, assignments, and class rules
5-8 weeks:
Paragraphs (a, b, c, d)
5-8 weeks:
Grammar, punctuation, mechanics (a, b, c)
2-4 weeks:
Essays (a, b, c, d, e)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those
currently available in the field. Examples include:
Fawcett, Susan. Evergreen: a Guide to Writing with Readings. 7th ed.
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is
being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
10-15%
Attendance and participation
3
25-40%
Drafts, paragraphs, and essays
10-15%
Quizzes
5-10%
Homework
10-15%
Exams
5-10%
Presentations
5-10%
Journals
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably with instructors. Specific methods will be at the
discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to:
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quizzes;
lectures and class discussions;
group activities;
PowerPoint presentations;
oral reports and other student presentations;
homework assignments;
reflective journals;
web-based assignments and activities;
games and simulations;
guest speakers and attendance at public lectures or activities;
videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs with detailed viewing guide and discussion
questions;
Service-Learning, community service, and/or civic engagement projects.