ENG 1105 — College Writing 1
3 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath WFusually offered: fall, springBostonOnlineHybridOnlineTraditional
Offers students an opportunity to develop written communication skills and basic research techniques in preparation for college writing in their majors. Incorporates reading, research, and critical thinking in the development of expository writing, the kind of objective, audience-directed prose used in college and the workplace to explain and defend ideas. Emphasizes planning, drafting, revising, and correct citation in essays, along with development of focus, organization, and paragraph/sentence structure. Offers opportunities for in-class assignments and peer-review activities in addition to extended essays developed outside of class. Students must pass with a C or higher in order to receive credit and continue to ENG 1107.
Corequisites (same term)
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 4 | 58 | 80 | 73% | 5.5 |
| Spring 2026 | 3 | 53 | 60 | 88% | 2.3 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 13% · T 0% · W 14% · Th 6% · F 0%
Common patterns: async (68% of sections), W (14% of sections), M (13% of sections), R (6% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Diane Costagliola (34% of students)
- Julie Baker (28% of students) · reviews
- William Boozang (26% of students)
- Daniel Burt (12% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Diane Costagliola (38% of students)
- Rebecca Mahoney (36% of students) · reviews
- William Boozang (26% of students)
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
Courses that list ENG 1105 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (ENG course descriptions) · All ENG courses · Plan it at numap.app