University of Oregon Composition Program: Writing 122 Course Description

Writing 122: College Composition II

In addition to utilizing the concepts covered in WR 121, WR 122 focuses on specific ways to develop argumentative essays in response to the challenges of increasingly complex contexts, sophisticated competing arguments, and complicated issues. Students practice further how to develop effective theses and to support these theses with effective reasoning. The course also emphasizes critical reading, including the analysis of other people's written reasoning. Prereq: WR 121 or equivalent.


About the Program Program Philosophy Policies and Requirements Classes Offered Faculty and Staff Resources Resources for Students Resources for Teachers Computers and Writing Composition Program Home	Writing 122: College Composition II In addition to utilizing the concepts covered in WR 121, WR 122 focuses on specific ways to develop argumentative essays in response to the challenges of increasingly complex contexts, sophisticated competing arguments, and complicated issues. Students practice further how to develop effective theses and to support these theses with effective reasoning. The course also emphasizes critical reading, including the analysis of other people's written reasoning. Prereq: WR 121 or equivalent.

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