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ENGL 1144

Subject: ENGLISH
Course No. and Title:

ENGL 1144 Reading and Writing Non-Fiction Prose

Credit Value:

Three (3) credit hours

Course Description:

This course studies contemporary and earlier non-fiction prose models, looking at various techniques that make these essays effective. By examining essays and writing their own, students will work to improve their critical, analytical, and writing skills. There will be some emphasis on basic mechanics, but as part of larger rhetorical issues and argumentative strategies, not by themselves. Tutorials use exercises and discussions to assist this development. Students will write three 500-600 word essays, to be marked by the instructor. The term mark of 50% will depend largely on a student's performance in these essays, but contributions to tutorial discussion may be taken into account. A final examination (50%) will deal with the material covered in the lectures, although considerable emphasis will be placed on the ability to write effectively and to analyse prose.

Prerequisite: None
Instructor:

Linda McNutt - lmcnutt@unb.ca

Course Features:

ENGL 1144 is presented online. Online features include lecture notes, an interactive writing tutorial with self-marking exercises, and examination preparation materials. The course texts must be purchased separately.

 

Course Format:

Online, Web-based

Course Texts:

Required Reading
Title : The Concise Canadian Writer's Handbook
Author : William E. Messenger, Jan de Bruyn, Judy Brown, and Ramona Montagnes.
Publisher : Oxford
Edition/Year : 2009
ISBN : 9780195430387
Additional information : This text, the English Department's general selection, replaces the Little, Brown Handbook.
Type : Required resource

Textbooks can be ordered from the UNB Fredericton Bookstore:
506-453-4664

Assignments & Examinations:

Three written assignments (essay, literature review, and report) and 3-hour invigilated final examination.

Assignment 1: 2-4 pages
Assignment 2: 3-6 pages
Assignment 3: 5-8 pages

Time Limit: Six months
Fees:

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Fees are subject to change by the Board of Governors.

Methods of Payment:

Once you complete the Apply Now form below, please send payment. Methods of payment accepted:
Cash (Do not send in the mail. Please deliver to the College of Extended Learning, 2nd Level, Wu Centre, UNB Fredericton Campus)
Cheque or money order (Mail to UNB College of Extended Learning, PO Box 4400, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 5A3)
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