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Course Description

EN 305 focuses on the development of expository texts in various genres.  This advanced course in composition is designed to relate to the specific needs and interests of upper-level students.

Course Objectives

In this course, students will...

  • differentiate between various genres and rhetorical situations 
  • apply rhetorical choices and conventions effectively
  • develop appropriate research methods to answer-focused research questions
  • evaluate and critique various texts
  • negotiate and integrate peer and instructor feedback

Required Textbooks

Students are not required to purchase a textbook. Course readings will be made available on MyCMU.