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Comp 125 Reading In College (Intensive) (4-0) 4
This course introduces students to the purposes and practices of scholarship, with an intensive emphasis on the interplay of reading and writing in academic work. This course is designed for students who need a more closely guided and intensive introduction to academic reading and writing. Comp 125 and Comp 126 are college-level courses; students who need remedial instruction should complete TRS 90 and/or TRS 91, as recommended, before enrolling in Comp 125. Completion of Comp 125 and Comp 126 will fulfill the first-year academic writing requirement; a student may not receive credit for Comp 150 if s/he has received credit for Comp 125 and Comp 126.
Prerequisites: Placement into Comp 125 or completion of recommended remedial coursework.

Comp 126 Writing in College (Intensive) (4-0) 4
In this course students analyze a variety of academic texts in different research literatures and complete an intensive series of writing assignments to teach them how to interpret arguments, identify constraints and bias, organize and present evidence, and compose their own contributions to intellectual dialogues. This course is designed for students who need a more closely guided and intensive introduction to academic writing. Completion of Comp 125 and Comp 126 will fulfill the first-year writing requirement; a student may not receive credit for Comp 150 if s/he has received credit for Comp 125 and Comp 126.
Prerequisites: Comp 125.

Comp 150 Reading and Writing in College (4-0) 4
This course emphasizes the interplay of reading and writing in an academic environment. Students will analyze a variety of academic texts and complete a series of writing assignments designed to teach them how to interpret arguments, identify constraints and bias, organize and present evidence, and compose their own contributions to intellectual dialogues.
Prerequisites: Placement in Comp 150.

Comp 250 Academic Inquiry and Writing (4-0) 4
This course guides students through the process of proposing, conducting, and presenting an independent academic research project. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: Comp 126 or Comp 150. This prerequisite is waived for students admitted to the John F. Reed Honors Program who are enrolled in an Honors-designated section of this course.


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