So how does this work? 

The model courses are composition curricula that fulfill the learning outcomes for the 1101 and 1121 learning sequence.  In these courses, we describe for you the major assignments. We’ve also made suggestions for in-class activities and homework.  Additionally, we’ve developed cloneable course sites on both Brightspace and Open Lab  that fit with these curricular designs. The model courses are not required for composition instructors at City Tech, but we suggest you give them a shot once or twice! 

Mainstream Curriculum, Core Books and Co-Req at CUNY– what’s all this? 

There are multiple choices of model course for  1101 and 1121.  The 1101 curricula have been updated as of Fall 2026. Please use the updated versions!

The curricula are interchangeable– meaning you can mix and match the readings, unit assignments and other exercises as you see fit.  All curricula are designed with City Tech’s learning outcomes and Unit Guidelines in mind, and the units share key similarities. We worked together to design the curricula in tandem, with slightly different readings. So you can take one unit from mainstream and another from the Co-Req or Core Books, and it will work just fine! A student will also be able to take a Core Books or Co-Req 1101 and move easily into a mainstream 1121, or vice versa. 

Also note that  in mainstream courses (not the 1101-CO or 1101-ML)  the model courses are not required, as long as your course adheres to the departmental student learning outcomes and unit guidelines. These are here as a resource for you! We do strongly suggest that professors new to City Tech use a model course for at least the first semester they are here.

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Here is an overview of  the goals of all of the Model Course curricula: 

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