| CODE | AET1905 |
| TITLE | English Composition (ENGL123) |
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course |
| MQF LEVEL | 5 |
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 |
| DEPARTMENT | Institute of Aerospace Technologies |
| DESCRIPTION | This course focuses on the principles of using writing for thinking, as well as a tool for expressing ideas. It addresses the composing process, research and documentation, and rhetorical strategies for various audiences and purposes. Students develop their communicative, evaluative, critical thinking, and research writing abilities. Study-unit Aims: This is a required course in every degree program. It is designed to help students learn to think critically, research ethically, and write clearly and effectively to achieve a variety of purposes. Learning Outcomes: Upon course completion, students will be able to: 1. Respond orally and in writing to evaluate, analyze and critically assess the ideas and meanings of diverse texts. (Program Outcomes [PO] 3, 4); 2. Compose reasoned responses to course readings, discussions, and visual prompts, by including a clear, engaging thesis statement and supporting that statement with well-organized, detailed evidence. (PO 3, 4, 14); 3. Make appropriate rhetorical decisions to achieve the purpose of a written work, based on an understanding of ethical issues and underlying assumptions and values in the argument. (PO 3, 5, 12); 4. Deepen understanding of a topic by conducting research that leads to a documented paper with appropriate documentation. (PO 3, 14); 5. Revise their writings to improve clarity, content, tone, and style, addressing such issues as audience, structure, and voice. (PO 3); 6. Edit writing so understanding is not impaired as a result of errors in grammar, mechanics, or sentence structure. (PO 3); 7. Demonstrate their understanding of the interdependent relationship of reading, writing, and thinking, and reflect on their thinking as part of a larger community of thinkers. (PO 3, 4, 5, 12, 13). Worldwide College of Arts and Sciences General Education Program Outcomes 1. Apply knowledge of college level mathematics to defining and solving problems; 2. Apply statistical methods in the analysis and interpretation of data for the purpose of drawing valid conclusions relating to the solutions of problems; 3. Communicate ideas in written form in both technical and non-technical areas; 4. Communicate ideas in non-written form, such as through oral presentations or visual media; 5. Recognize the importance of professional, ethical and social responsibility; 6. Understand the natural world, to include the impact of the environment on aerospace operations and aerospace operations on the environment, as well as everyday life and professional experiences; 7. Use digitally-enabled technology to organize and manipulate data, perform calculations, aid in solving problems, and communicate solutions, ideas, and concepts; 8. Use scientific information in critical thinking and decision-making processes; 9. Function on multi-cultural and/or multi-disciplinary teams; 10. Apply economic principles to identify, formulate, and solve problems within professional and personal environments; 11. Identify and participate in professional and personal development activities through organizations and self-directed learning; 12. Understand contemporary issues in society; 13. Recognize the complexity and diversity of the human experience, including cultural, aesthetic, psychological, philosophical, and spiritual dimensions; 14. Conduct and report research in accordance with professional standards. Further information is available to students on the ERAU platform. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Required Course Materials Dively, R. L. (2016). Invention and craft: a guide to college writing. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN: 978-0-07-340603-9. American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5. For further information, see the APA website. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisites: Qualifying score on the ERAU English Placement Examination or ENGL 106. |
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Online Learning |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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