What is A-Comp?
Accelerated Composition (A-Comp) allows students with a higher-level Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW) placement to complete their EN 101 class in the same semester as their IRW class.
Most students will have one English instructor for both of their classes. Students can ask questions on anything they did not understand in EN 101 and will have extra support designed to help them succeed. In addition to reviewing material from EN101, the IRW 101 class will preview material and build~ background knowledge for EN 101. This often increases students’ confidence and improves their ability to successfully complete EN101. Students will have several major essays to complete for both classes; the papers in IRW 101 are related to and expand on content and skills from EN 101.
A-Comp is offered face to face, hybrid, virtual and online.
What are the benefits of taking A-Comp (IRW 101 + EN 101)?
- Cohort model. Students get to know classmates and their instructor better since they have two classes together.
- Students save money on textbooks. The books for EN 101 are used in both classes.
- Students can finish graduation or MTA requirements sooner because they will finish EN 101 in one semester.
- IRW 101 curriculum helps students succeed in EN 101.
- Students spend a semester focusing on reading and writing, which can lead to rapid improvements.
Student Testimonials:
- “This class has been a great tool in conjunction with English 101.”
- “I was glad to be in A-Comp to help me get used to writing and college in general.”
- “I loved this class."
- "A-Comp helped me become the writer I am today"
- "I liked the family feel; we bonded like a family over our writing."
For additional questions:
Contact Sheryl York (syork@grcc.edu).