Introduction to Composition - ENGL 2550

The course has a strong focus on essay composition and analysis. The assignments are designed to encourage critical and analytical reading, thinking, and writing. This course also introduces and demonstrates the APA method of citation.

Note: Prerequisites: 60% in English 30-1 or 70% in English 30-2. Restricted to Arts & Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Justice, Practical Nurse, Practical Nurse for Int Ed Nurses, Social Work, Therap Rec and Open Studies (some sections may not be open to PNDIEN).


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Spring May 4 - Jun. 19, 2026 Wed, Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20630 AN30 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 8, 2026 Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 41541 A09 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 9, 2026 Wed: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41542 AN01 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 7, 2026 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41543 AP01 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 9, 2026 Wed: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41544 AP02 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 7, 2026 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41545 AP03 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 9, 2026 Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41546 AP04 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 9, 2026 Mon: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 41547 AP05 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 9, 2026 Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41548 AP06 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 7, 2026 Wed: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41549 AP07 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 9, 2026 Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 41550 AW01 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 9, 2026 Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 41551 AW02 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 13, 2027 Wed: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11592 A08 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 14, 2027 Tue: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 11593 A09 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 12, 2027 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11594 AN01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 12, 2027 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11595 AP01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 12, 2027 Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 11596 AP02 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 12, 2027 Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 11597 AP03 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 15, 2027 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11598 AP04 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 12, 2027 Mon: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 11599 AP05 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 11600 AP06 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 15, 2027 Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11601 AP10 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 13, 2027 Tue: 06:00 - 09:00 pm
 11602 EP03 Yes
Spring May 3 - Jun. 22, 2027 Wed, Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20889 AN01 Yes
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Spring May 4 - Jun. 26, 2026 20631 O01 Yes
Spring May 4 - Jun. 26, 2026 20629 OP30 Yes
Spring May 4 - Jun. 26, 2026 21574 OP32 Yes
Summer Jun. 30 - Aug. 21, 2026 30093 O01 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 11, 2026 41552 O02 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 4, 2026 41555 OP01 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 4, 2026 41556 OP06 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 4, 2026 41557 OP10 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 4, 2026 41558 OP11 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 4, 2026 41559 OQ01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 11603 O01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 11604 O02 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 11605 O03 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 11607 OP21 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 11610 OP24 Yes
Spring May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027 20890 O01 Yes
Spring May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027 20891 O02 Yes
Spring May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027 20892 OP30 Yes
Spring May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027 20894 OP32 Yes
Summer Jul. 2 - Aug. 20, 2027 30391 O01 Yes
This course is offered in an online setting. Your course will be taught in real-time at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 11, 2026 Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41553 OC01 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 10, 2026 Wed: 03:30 - 06:30 pm
 41554 OC02 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 9, 2027 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11606 OP20 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 9, 2027 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11608 OP22 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 11609 OP23 Yes
Spring May 3 - Jun. 18, 2027 Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20893 OP31 Yes

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2025-2026 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $626.40 $695.50 $1,321.90
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1783.1999999999998 $695.50 $2,478.69
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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