Students entering English 121 should demonstrate the following competencies:
Writing
- Recognize that writing is a process which includes revision, has a rhetorical purpose, and is aimed at an audience.
- Demonstrate the ability to create first drafts of two or three pages and to organize and structure these drafts into essays which include an introduction section with thesis statement, body paragraphs which develop the thesis statement, and a conclusion section.
- Demonstrate the ability to write clearly and effectively in standardized English.
- Use editing strategies so that the meaning of completed drafts is understandable and any errors do not detract from meaning.
- 当学生在写作中使用外部资源时，展示出对文献的必要性的理解。
Reading
- Apply to college-level texts active reading strategies such as annotating, determining meanings of unknown vocabulary, summarizing, and paraphrasing.
- Locate the main idea(s) and supporting details in assigned texts of various lengths.
Skills for Collegiate Success
- 使用基本的键盘和文字处理技能。
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
- 表现出大学水平的行为，如阅读和解释教学大纲，有效地管理时间，阅读和遵循作业指导，在小组中完成任务。