English Composition I

Start your college writing career out right. 

About This Course

Course Name/Code: English Composition I, HUEN 121
Description: An introductory writing course, focused on composing engaging and logical essay-length papers. Students are expected to utilize standard English grammar in their writing.
*Prerequisites: No Prerequisites. The English department has provided a waiver form you can use if you have not yet taken your ACT. See waiver.
Credits/Hours: 3

Instructors and Texts

Instructors Who Teach This Course: Mrs. Debbie Jones, Mrs. Pam Horneck, Mrs. Lisa England 
Required Text(s) Students must purchase and possess the required text(s) by the first day of class. Order early:

  • Mosaics: Focusing on Essays, 4th Edition, by Kim Flachmann
    Note: Even though the campus is moving to the 5th edition, Maranatha Online will continue to use the 4th edition for the Fall.
    • ISBN-10: 0136010407
    • ISBN-13: 978-0136010401
    • You are encouraged to purchase your textbook from wherever you can find it cheapest. Our school bookstore, MBS Direct, is also open during certain times of the year.
  •  If you are not purchasing this text new via MBS Direct, you will need to purchase your own access code to MyWritingLab for the course separately. 
    • To buy access to MyWritingLab, you will need:
      • A valid email account (use an account you’ll keep for the duration of your course.)
      • Maranatha's zipcode (53094)
      • Author, title, edition of your textbook (see above).
    • Steps to purchasing the access code from the Pearson “My Writing Lab”:
      •       Go to http://mywritinglab.com/
      •       Select “register as a new student user”
      •       Select “I need to buy access”
      •       Select “Generic Version” for a $25.00 fee

Course Workload Preview

The following preview of anticipated course workload is subject to instructor change.

  • Regular discussion forum posting and responses on assigned articles and readings.
  • One essay final exam.
  • Synchronous writing conferences with the teacher.
  • 3 papers, submitted twice.
  • Demonstration of competency in standard English grammar assignments.
  • Several synchronous sessions--read how this works.  

* = Planning to complete a Maranatha degree? Then. . .

  • Make sure you follow course prerequisites exactly.
  • Make sure you're taking courses that fulfill the Biblical Studies and General Studies Cores requirements and the requirements of your anticipated major (check catalog). Some test-out options are available for Core courses. 

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