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Course No: ENGL.2070-031; SIS Class Nbr: 13806; SIS Term: 2810
Course Status: Registration Closed
Course Description
This course introduces students to the study of writing, literature, and culture in the digital environment and to skills necessary for courses in the English Studies option. The course will introduce students to the fundamentals of Digital literacy and citizenship, including tools and skills only made possible in the digital environment. Students will read a variety of texts and write in a variety of genres. The course also introduces students to literary and cultural criticism, including close reading skills, various critical approaches, and the practical application of these skills. Emphasis will be placed on the research and writing processes, using MLA-style documentation. The course will also introduce students to the fields of creative writing, journalism, and professional writing.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Section Notes: P: ENGL.1010, ENGL.1020; requires MS Word. This course is for English Studies majors who are at or near the beginning of their coursework at UMass Lowell. Students acquire the skills they need to complete UMass Lowell's online courses in English successfully. In addition, much like the English Studies major itself, the coursework helps students become more careful readers and communicators. ;
- Core Codes: AH
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Jill Pruett
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2018 Fall: Sep 05 to Dec 09
- Chat Hours: Mon 7-8pm*
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: $1140
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate
in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers,
and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended.
Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the
scheduled times.
Related Programs: B.A. in English, B.L.A. in Liberal Arts
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