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ENGL1302 - Composition II

Suzette Baker
Instructor
 A continuation of ENGL1301. Advanced techniques of expository and persuasive writing; critical thinking and textual analysis; essays and research methods.
   
Instructor Email:
 sbaker@nctc.edu | Once the semester begins, students will need to utilize the ANGEL mail system for instructor contact.
Instructor Phone:
 (940) 498-6282
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Prerequisite(s):
 Successful completion of ENGL 1301.
Textbook(s):

Jane Aaron, Allyn & Bacon Longman, “Little Brown Compact Handbook, ISBN 0-536-439532

Kirszner, Laurie G., Patterns for College Writing, 10th ed., Bedford/St. Martins,  (ISBN 0-312-

45613-1)See announcement page for information on where to obtain books.
Additional
Requirements:

Learning Outcomes:

Students who successfully complete English 1302 will be able to:

  1. Read and write critically and analytically about the course readings.
  2. Use Standard English and identify and avoid major grammatical and mechanical errors in sentences.
  3. Write unified, developed, clear, and coherent essays.
  4. Conduct scholarly research using print, electronic media, and Internet sources and integrate research findings into writings, scrupulously avoiding plagiarism and using MLA style of documentation.

Additional Learning Outcomes:

Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

  1. Understand and follow directions: both written and oral.
  2. Demonstrate the importance of understanding opposing viewpoints in communication.
  3. Apply knowledge and learning skills outside of the classroom in order to create a sustainable local and global community.
  4. Understand what constitutes academically accepted sources and work.
  5. Manage time and meet deadlines.
  6. Work with others to complete tasks and projects.

Expect to invest a minimum of six hours per week on this course.
Sample Syllabus:

Papers, Assignments and Tests

  • No late work accepted. No exceptions (even if absent).
  • Rough drafts must be submitted or final draft will not receive a grade.
  • Non-participation in Peer Review will result in a deduction of twenty points.
  • Failure to follow directions (spoken or written) may result in a loss of points.
  • All assignments are to follow the instructions laid out in the Paper Guidelines.

Extra Credit

Extra credit is offered to assist those students who have completed their work and need the additional help to achieve the grade they desire. Extra credit must be turned in the week before the final exam.

You will receive 5 points for attending any of the Student Success Programs or completing them online (in Angel) when you provide proof.

Submit your papers to SmartThinking tutoring and receive 5 points on your paper when you provide me proof.

Tentative Calendar

Week 9   Oct. 12  - Oct. 26

(All Assignments are due by 10:00 p.m.)

Readings:
from Literature
"The Yellow Wallpaper" p. 3394 - 405
"Because I could not Stop for Death" p. 1012 - 1013

Lecture Notes

        Bibliographic Methods in Literature

        “Because I could not Stop for Death” Handout

Discussion Board:
The Madness of Oppression - Initial post due Oct. 23

Assignments:
Time Writing about "Because I could not Stop for Death"

LO: 1,2,3,4

Week 10   Oct. 19 – Nov. 2

(All Assignments are due by 10:00 p.m.)

Readings:
from Literature
Trifles p. 1153 - 1164
"A Rose for Emily" p. 209 – 215
Discussion Board:
Killing Dreams - Initial Post due Oct. 30
Assignments:
Research Paper Draft 2

LO: 1,2,3,4