ENGH 100/101

Now that you have spent a little time reflecting on your own reading and writing experiences, the following pages will present you with information about the two written communication course options: 

●     ENGH 100: Composition for Multilingual Writers

●     ENGH 101: Composition

Both courses fulfill the same learning outcomes, which you can see on the Composition GMU website. However, there are differences in how learning is supported in these three courses. The table below summarizes these differences. For each course, you will be able to look at the Mason catalog description, a one-page description of each course’s instructional topics and assignment types, and a sample student essay. We encourage you to spend time with these materials as you think about which course option would be best for you. 

 

  ENGH 100: Composition for Multilingual Writers ENGH 101: Composition
Catalog Description ENGH 100 Catalog Description ENGH 101 Catalog Description
One Page Curriculum Description ENGH 100 One Page Curriculum Description ENGH 101 One Page Curriculum Description
Sample Student Writing ENGH 100 Sample Student Essay ENGH 101 Sample Student Essay
Class Size 19 students 19 students
Credit Hours and Class Time 4 credits and meets twice a week for 110 minutes each time; estimated you will spend 8-10 hours/week on work outside of class. The additional class time allows for slower delivery of content and some minimal language instruction. 3 credits and meets twice a week for 75 minutes each time; estimated you will spend 8-10 hours/week on work outside of class 
Language Instruction Class instruction is mostly devoted to written communication skills with Class some instruction includes attention to how language functions in written communication with some attention to developing English language proficiency skills. Analyzing structures of written texts with an emphasis on what English language structures look like in different types of texts and different types of English. Class instruction is mostly devoted to written communication skills with Class some instruction includes attention to how language functions in written communication with some attention to developing English language proficiency skills. Analyzing structures of written texts with an emphasis on what English language structures look like in different types of texts and different types of English.
Major Project Multi-stage research project 
Feedback Revising your writing based on professor and peer feedback