ENGL 130H - Academic Writing, GE Area A-2

     Steve Metzger has one word of advice for students wanting to take ENGL 130H:
     "Read. Then read some more. Then read some more," Metzger said in an e-mail. "Books of all kinds, magazines of all kinds, and as many newspapers (especially editorial writers and columnists) as possible."
     Metzger, the instructor of the class, doesn’t see a big difference between the honors and regular version of ENGL 130, both of which he teaches.
     "The main difference is that I turn more of the responsibility for the class over to the students," he said.  "They present more of the material than I do."
     One of the class assignments is to do a short presentation on the textbook Metzger’s usual book of choice for the class is Jack Rawlins’ The Writer’s Way, according to his syllabi from the last two semesters. Also required is revision of papers and attendance.  
     Moreover, the honors class offers students "more of a community," Metzger said.
     "It's usually smaller," he said. "Students also have the opportunity to be inspired by the other strong writers and committed students they're surrounded by."
     This class is not for those who are shy, Metzger said.
     "These students tend to be friendly and outgoing and full of energy," he said.
     "Honors Academic Writing" offers a student the chance to be open and imaginative with their own learning.
     "I absolutely love teaching this class and am constantly amazed at and inspired by the intelligence and creativity of the students," Metzger said.
     The "Honors Academic Writing" class will be offered from 12 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and the registration number is 4196. Hurry and sign-up for this awesome class before the registration deadline ends Nov. 16.
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