Advanced English Composition I
- Arts
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 125 pages
- 14 units
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of effective English composition. It covers basic writing principles, prewriting activities, and grammar essentials such as sentence structure and concord. Students will explore various essay types including narrative, descriptive, argumentative, and expository, developing skills in paragraph construction, punctuation, and word choice. The course aims to equip students with the ability to communicate clearly and contribute effectively to national development through improved writing proficiency.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ENG223, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ENG223 · UNIT 1 PRE-WRITING ACTIVITIES
Deciding whether you want to work with other people is part of planning. ‘Cill Home’ (see reference at the end of the unit) on ‘writing’ notes the following as the advantages of working alone or with other people.
What you should be able to do
- Apply basic principles of good writing.
- Identify features of different essay types.
- Demonstrate skills in narrative, descriptive, argumentative, and expository writing.
- Utilize prewriting activities effectively.
- Construct well-organized and coherent paragraphs.
- Minimize errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
What it prepares you for
- Journalist
- Editor
- Content Writer
- Public Relations Specialist
- Communications Officer
- Publishing
- Media
- Education
- Public Relations
- Advertising
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1:
Unit 5: Concord in English
Understanding and applying concord rules, especially with complex sentence structures, requires careful attention to detail and practice.
- Module 2:
Unit 3: The Grammar of Paragraphs 11
Mastering the nuances of various punctuation marks and their correct usage in different contexts demands thorough understanding and application.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Pre Writing Activities · 2 hours
Read the introduction to pre-writing activities.. Identify materials and resources needed for composition.. Plan for individual or group work.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
Unit 2: Word Study · 2 hours
Study the meaning of words.. Examine word combinations and formations.. Explore the origin of English words.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 3: Basic Simple English Sentence Patterns 1 · 2 hours
Identify basic simple sentence patterns.. Differentiate between basic and non-basic sentences.. Construct sentences using basic patterns.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
Unit 4: Basic Simple English Sentence Patterns 11 · 2 hours
Expand basic simple sentence patterns.. Use nouns, noun phrases, and pronouns effectively.. Construct sentences with optional adverbials.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 5: Concord in English · 3 hours
Understand concord relationships.. Apply concord of person and number.. Construct sentences without concord errors.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 4Module 2:
Unit 1: Paragraph and Paragraph Development · 3 hours
Identify essential features of a good paragraph.. Understand thematic aspects: unity, coherence, emphasis.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 2: The Grammar of Paragraphs I · 3 hours
Study punctuation marks: full stop, question mark, exclamation mark, comma.. Apply punctuation rules in sentences.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 3: The Grammar of Paragraphs 11 · 3 hours
Study punctuation marks: colon, dash, semi-colon, brackets, quotation marks, italics, apostrophe, hyphen, capital letters.. Apply punctuation rules in sentences.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 4: Beyond the Sentence I · 3 hours
Understand lexical connective devices: synonymy, antonymy, hyponymy, repetition.. Identify connective devices in language use.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 8Module 3:
Unit 1: Beyond the Sentence II · 3 hours
Study collocations: free and fixed.. Understand grammatical devices: conjunctions, ellipsis, substitution, structural parallelism.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 2: The Narrative Essay · 3 hours
Identify basic features of narrative essays.. Explain principles of writing narrative essays: plot, setting, characters.. Analyze introduction, body, climax, and ending.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 3: The Descriptive Essay · 3 hours
Identify basic features of descriptive writing.. Explain principles of writing descriptive essays: observation, selection, impression.. Practice free writing.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 4: The Persuasive/Argumentative Essay · 3 hours
Explain argumentative essays.. Identify strategies: research, introduction, paragraph flow, summary, editing.. Analyze ordering sentences in introduction and conclusion.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 5: Expository Essays · 3 hours
Explain expository essays.. Identify strategies: choosing a topic, developmental pattern writing, organization, research.. Study definition, cause and effect, classification.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 13Course Review
Final Revision · 4 hours
Review all modules and units.. Revise tutor-marked assignments.. Prepare for final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed outlines for each essay type, focusing on key elements and structure.
- Practice writing different essay types under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy.
- Review grammar rules and punctuation guidelines from Modules 1 and 2, focusing on common errors.
- Analyze sample essays to identify effective writing techniques and strategies.
- Develop a strong understanding of lexical and grammatical connective devices to enhance coherence.
- Focus on understanding the specific requirements and characteristics of each essay type (narrative, descriptive, argumentative, and expository).
- Practice identifying and correcting common errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ENG223 about?
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of effective English composition. It covers basic writing principles, prewriting activities, and grammar essentials such as sentence structure and concord. Students will explore various essay types including narrative, descriptive, argumentative, and expository, developing skills in paragraph construction, punctuation, and word choice. The course aims to equip students with the ability to communicate clearly and contribute effectively to national development through improved writing proficiency.
How many units does ENG223 have?
ENG223, Advanced English Composition I, has 14 units across 3 modules, over 125 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ENG223?
ENG223 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Arts.
Is ENG223 hard?
ENG223 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does ENG223 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is ENG223 assessed?
ENG223 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with ENG223?
Journalist, Editor, Content Writer, Public Relations Specialist and Communications Officer.
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