In this course, students explore the basics of English composition, the writing process, and literary analysis. A special emphasis is placed on revising and rewriting, crafting and sustaining arguments, organizing one’s thoughts in coherent and concise form, and developing style and writerly “voice.” Students examine what it means to perform literary analysis through thoughtful, careful, and close interpretation of texts, investigating the inner workings of style, genre, figurative language, and literary form. Weekly writing assignments and feedback from the instructor, accompanied by opportunities for peer review, allow students to revise and refine their writing as they strive for greater clarity of thought and expression.