ENG 3080J - Writing and Rhetoric II

Focuses on skills in writing a variety of genres (i.e. rhetorical analysis, research-based argument, report, etc). Coursework includes learning to read rhetorically and using effective strategies for searching academic databases and evaluating sources. Also focuses on using correct documentation and mechanics.

Requisites: (ENG 1510 or 1610) and (Jr or Sr)
Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS Foundations: Advanced Writing
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 1J
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

To apply rhetorical strategies to our own writing, realizing its power to establish, disrupt, and persuade.
To become better thinkers, writers, and readers overall.
To critique our own and others’ ideas.
To develop an understanding of the writing process and writing strategies.
To further develop our understanding of appropriate ways of documenting work.
To gain confidence in our ability to evaluate, analyze, and synthesize primary and secondary texts through reading and writing.
To identify and understand rhetorical purposes, audiences, and situations and the relationship among these.
To use informal writing as a tool for critical thinking as as a bridge to formal public writing.

Ohio University

Ohio University

ENG 3080J - Writing and Rhetoric II