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Document Type
Syllabus
Publication Date
Fall 8-1-2022
Abstract
This syllabus provides a themed approach to Freshman composition. Students are tasked with composing three essays in three distinct styles. Student engagement is high through the use of student-sourced primary sources (funny videos from YouTube, etc.) and the emphasis on thesis building and critical thinking.
Section 1: Comedy & the thesis-based essay
Section 2: Satire & writing to persuade
Section 3: Satire in Art & independent research
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