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ADVANCED COMPOSITION

ENGL 400
Course Description

Focuses on developing complex understandings of rhetorical, ethical, and literary strategies for writing. Practice in writing a range of nonfiction genres with attention to varieties of style, context, critical standards, and conventions. Designed for students with a strong interest in writing. May include multi-modal assignments.

Prerequisties

Satisfied Communications A requirement and junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
3.55

-6.12% from Historical

Completion Rate
95%

-4% from Historical

A Rate
55%

-30.53% from Historical

Class Size
20

25% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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