I.

COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: COMP 1500: College Writing

Semester & Year:

Course Start and End Dates:
Course Prefix, Number & Title: COMP 1500: College Writing
Course CRN & Section:
Meeting Days and Times: Online

II. INSTRUCTOR:
Name:
Email: Phone:
Office: Office Hours:

This course is administered by the Department of Writing and Communication. If the instructor cannot
be reached, please contact the Department of Writing and Communication at 954-262-8415.

III. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A writing workshop emphasizing recursive writing and reflection within a variety of contexts.
This course provides instruction in writing rhetorically, researching and documenting sources,
and composing in multiple media. Prerequisites: SAT Verbal score of 520, ACT English score of
22, a TOEFL score of 650 (paper) or 280 (computer), a passing Writing Challenge Exam, or COMP
1000.

IV. LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Write recursively for a variety of purposes and audiences.
2. Use primary and secondary sources effectively.
3. Apply appropriate rhetorical conventions in multiple media.
4. Respond constructively to peer writers throughout the writing process.
5. Produce critical reflections on one’s writing and research processes.

V. REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS:

St. Martin's Guide to Writing Short Ed with 2016 MLA Update

Author: Axelrod
Edition: 11th
ISBN: 9781319087722
Writer's Reference
Author: Hacker
Edition: 9th
ISBN: 9781319057442
 The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald: A New Collection
by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Author), Matthew J. Bruccoli (Editor)
ISBN: 978-0684804453
Week 13: Lecture: This week’s lecture video will introduce you to Storytelling in addition to including a
discussion about the Game assignment.
Outcomes:
Writing: Journal #13: Storytelling
Brainstorm your Game.
What are the elements DB: Brainstorm ideas for your game. What platform are you using, which digital elements are
of Narrative? included? Ask questions.
Storytelling
Readings:
F. Scott: “Jacob’s Ladder”, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”
St Martin’s: “Narratives” 1st Half of the chapter

Week 14: Lecture: This week’s lecture will discuss some strategies for turning your research into a narrative.

Outcomes: Writing: Journal #14: Fitzgerald as a story teller

Turning research into a DB: Post the introduction to your game. Give feedback to classmates and tell us about your
story. strengths with this assignment.

Readings:
F. Scott: “May day”, “Majesty”, “At your age”
St. Martin’s: “Narratives” 2nd Half of chapter

Week 15: Lecture: Class wrap up

Outcomes: Writing Journal #15: Game building

Have a clearly defined DB: This week you are encouraged to reach out for help with the game assignment. Ask question,
idea about how you are post suggestion and progress.
approaching the game
assignment. End of the semester Conferences
Week 16: Post your game for the class before Thursday at 11:59 pm

Outcomes: DB: Play some games and provide feedback for fellow classmates

Play some games!! Writing: End of Semester Reflections and Game assignment reflections DUE Sunday at 11:59 pm