First-year Writing

The First-year Writing Program at Austin Peay State University is ENGL 1010 and 1010E, Composition I, and ENGL 1020, Composition II.

Mission and Student Learning Outcomes

The mission of the First-year Writing Program aligns with the University's and College's missions.

The Student Learning Outcomes of First-year Writing are

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English 1010: English Composition

In ENGL 1010, students will read model essays and write ten essays or the equivalent during the semester.

Catalog Description: Development of the student's writing skills through a process of thinking, researching, planning, writing, revising, and editing expository essays. 3 credit hours.

All students are required to complete ENGL 1010.
Credit may be accepted from other accredited universities or through AP credit (score of 3 required on English Language and Composition test for credit in ENGL 1010 or score of 3 required on English Literature and Composition test for credit in both ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020) or high ACT English subscore (28-30 required for ENGL 1010 credit and 31-36 required for ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 credit). Students may also earn credit for ENGL 1010 by passing a CLEP test, but please note that the essay portion must also be taken and passed.

English 1020: English Composition

In ENGL 1020, students will read works of poetry, fiction, and drama and write eight essays or the equivalent during the semester.

Catalog Description: Development of the student's writing skills through a process of thinking, researching, planning, writing, revising, and editing expository essays. 3 credit hours.

All students are required to complete ENGL 1020.
ENGL 1010 is a prerequisite for ENGL 1020.
Credit may be accepted from other accredited universities or through AP credit (score of 3 required on English Literature and Composition test for credit in both ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020) or high ACT English subscore (31-36 required for ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 credit). Students may also earn credit for ENGL 1020 by passing a CLEP test, but please note that the essay portion must also be taken and passed.