English

This course focuses on generating and discussing ideas for composition and engages in all stages of the writing process, with emphasis on the development and application of critical thinking skills. The primary focus of the course is developing the ability to construct, write, and revise argumentative/ persuasive essays. Assignments may also include other types of writing, such as narrative, descriptive, and comparative essays.

This course covers the principal elements of storytelling including theme, character, perspective, setting, plot, and dialogue. It emphasizes non-visual media such as short stories, novels, and plays, though visual media including film and video games may be discussed as well.

This course covers the fundamentals of concept development, dramatic structure, and writing for a visual medium. It leads to the completion of at least one original preproduction script in screenplay format.

The content of this course may change each time it is offered.n It is for the purpose of offering a new or specialized course of interest to the faculty and students that is not covered by the courses in the current catalog.