This course will focus on specific genre studies such as contemporary issues, autobiography and memoir, science fiction and fantasy, non-fiction, women’s literature, and multicultural literature. The literature will enhance students’ critical thinking and reading skills as well as enhance their vocabulary. The course will also focus on the writing skills necessary for growth as an academic writer. The assignments will allow the students to gain more experience in informational, argument, and narrative writing. Written assignments will also reinforce and enhance students’ vocabulary as well as their grammatical and mechanical skills.