What Is English Composition?

English composition is a foundational college course that teaches writing skills, critical thinking and effective communication. Students learn to craft essays, analyze texts and develop arguments to express ideas clearly.

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Published on Jul 30, 2025

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  1. Council of Writing Program Administrators. (2019, July 18). WPA Outcomes Statement for First-Year Composition (3.0), Approved July 17, 2014. Retrieved May 25, 2025. 

Approved and verified accurate by the Assistant Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences on July 18, 2025.

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