MCEN 1010 First Year Writing Seminar

Name: First Year Writing Seminar
Rating: 4.27 (206 reviews)

As in all First Year Writing Seminar (FWS) sections, this course is intended to prepare students for writing at the college level. Exploring themes of culture and crossing borders, we will write in a variety of genres from personal narratives to critical essays drawn from interviews and research. We will delve into experiences of crossing borders to raise questions about identity and community. Students will read published texts and works by BC writers. You will be encouraged to compose fresh, innovative prose and learn to give and receive productive feedback. On occasion, student writers will present their polished work to their peers in the classroom and online.

Course overview

Department: Messina College
School: MCBC
Credits: 4
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Satisfies core: Writing

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Requirements fulfilled

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Official evaluation summary

4.27 / 5

Based on 206 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Amanda Labriola
Summer 2025, Summer 2024 · Official rating 4.97/5
Amy Alvarez
Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024 · Official rating 4.50/5
Brian Zimmerman
Summer 2024 · Official rating 3.17/5
Kathleen Gonso
Summer 2025, Summer 2024 · Official rating 4.66/5
Megan Crotty
Summer 2025 · Official rating 4.45/5

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