In this four-hour course, students are introduced to the fundamentals of academic reading, writing, and research in English, with the goal of producing a clear and correct academic-level essay. Topics in the course include: English grammar and proficiency; close reading of literary texts; essay structure; thesis statements; textual evidence; argumentation; library skills and databases; reading and referencing secondary sources; plagiarism; and MLA citation. Regular attendance is mandatory. The tools studied during the semester are necessary for success in the course, as well as other courses throughout the degree program.

* As per the Department guidelines, a grade of 70 is required to continue in the undergraduate program of the Department of English and American Studies.                                           

* Basic Academic Writing in English is a pre-requisite for the advanced writing course, Writing Proseminar in English