FCO 103 Rhetorical Communication Studio

This course is a one-credit studio to support students in FCO 105: Rhetorical Communication. Participants will develop strategies for effective academic writing and communication. In instructor-facilitated peer workshops, students will share their work, giving and receiving feedback on works in process for FCO 105. The course will address the following elements of the writing and communication process: interpreting assignment prompts, invention strategies, use of sources, organization, style, audience considerations, delivery, revision, and more. Prerequisite: SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score at or below 500, SAT Reading subscore at or below 25, or ACT Critical Reading score at or below 20. Grade restriction: Pass/Fail only. Credit restriction: To receive credit, students must meet studio requirements and also must pass the FCO 105 class in which they are currently enrolled with a 2.0 or better. Corequisite: FCO 105