Student Learning Outcomes for Writing Option Major

Student Learning Outcome #1: students will produce essays through a series of drafts that include exploratory writing or talk, as well as revisions that include addition, deletion, substitution and rearrangement.

Student Learning Outcome #2: students will identify central ideas/themes of a text through class discussion and writing.

Student Learning Outcome #3: students will use two or more methodologies from English Studies to develop original research or creative products.

Student Learning Outcome #4: students will demonstrate ability to give a compelling oral presentation.

Student Learning Outcome #5: students will connect ideas from classroom assignments to contemporary issues in class discussion and presentations.