First Year Composition

First-Year Composition

Rhetorical Education for an Engaged Citizenship

Welcome to First-Year Composition at the University of Oklahoma!

The Office of First-Year Composition is committed to rhetorical education. As our students prepare both writing and speaking assignments, they practice communication skills learned from across the disciplines. Building such skills allows them to become respectful and effective participants in civil discourse. OU's FYC curriculum works to help build a citizenship composed of individuals that are capable of rhetorically analyzing discourse and using that analysis to productively communicate in the public sphere.

FYC Office Hours & General Contact

Our office is open Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 3 PM CST.

Please email us at fyc@ou.edu with any questions, concerns, or inquiries.

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For Students

We are dedicated to the learning, engagement, and success of our students.

First-year composition (FYC) students at the University of Oklahoma arrive in our classrooms from all over the world and with varied backgrounds and experiences, creating a unique, collaborative learning environment. We know firsthand how motivated, capable, and compassionate you all are. It's a pleasure to have you in our courses.

This guide is intended for you, our students, and covers what you can expect from your instructors, our policies, frequently asked questions, a description of our courses, and links to other resources you may find helpful.

Student Guide to FYC

For Instructors

Our graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) and instructors make our ambitious, rigorous, and meaningful composition program possible.

Preparing and supporting GTAs and instructors in and outside of the classroom is one of the most important functions of the Office of First-Year Composition.

With that in mind, this guide is intended for you, our GTAs and instructors, and covers policies and responsibilities, answers frequently asked questions, describes professional development workshops, and links to resources that may be helpful.

Instructor Guide to FYC

Learn More

Meet our awesome instructors and learn more about the wonderful people who teach our curriculum.

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Learn more about what makes our curriculum unique by exploring our course arc, philosophy, and more.

About FYC at OU

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See what our students have accomplished by check out our News & Events, which also showcases our student writing awards.

News & Events