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COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATION ICIS 110WRD 110COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATION I (3 CR)Composition and Communication I is a course in speaking and writing emphasizingcritical inquiry and research. Throughout the course, we will encourage students toexplore their place in the broader community and take a stance on issues of publicconcern—that is, to begin to view themselves as engaged citizens. Students will engagein reflective thinking and analysis, conduct primary research in the community andsecondary research using Library resources, and learn how to write and speakeffectively about a local issue not only for their classmates but also for audiencesbeyond the classroom. A significant component of the class will be learning to usevisuals and online resources to enhance writing and oral presentations. Over the courseof the semester, class members can expect to work independently, with a partner, orwith a small group of classmates to investigate, share findings, and composepresentations of their research, as well as to practice and evaluate interpersonal andteam dynamics in action.COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATION I (3 CR)(Same as CIS 110)COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATION IICIS 111WRD 111COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATION II (3 CR)This course is the second of two general education courses focused on integrated oral,written, and visual communication skill development emphasizing critical inquiry andresearch. In this course, students will explore issues of public concern using rhetoricalanalysis, engage in deliberation over those issues, and ultimately propose solutionsbased on well-developed arguments. Students will sharpen their ability to conductresearch; compose and communicate in written, oral, and visual modalities; and workeffectively in groups (dyads and small groups). A significant component of the class willconsist of learning to use visual and digital resources, first to enhance written and oralpresentation and later to communicate mass mediated messages to various publicaudiences. Over the course of the semester, class members can expect to workindependently, with a partner, and in a small group (team) to investigate, share findings,and compose and deliver presentations, as well as to practice and evaluateinterpersonal and team dynamics in action.Prerequisites: CIS 110 or WRD 110COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATION II (3 CR)(Same as CIS 111)Prerequisites: CIS 110 or WRD 11016