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Freshman Composition II

English 1302

Fall 2004

TR 10:50 am - 12:05 pm

Section 043

GH 225

Call #11266


 
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BASIC COURSE INFORMATION

INSTRUCTOR:

Mrs. Carol Ann Britt

OFFICE:

GH 229D; 733-2511;
email

cbritt@mail.accd.edu

OFFICE HOURS:

MWF 9:30-9:50 a.m.; TR 10:00-10:40 a.m.; By Appointment

HOMEPAGE ADDRESS:

http://www.accd.edu/sac/english/cbritt/cbritt.htm
(copy of syllabus linked in Current Class Schedule)

REQUIRED TEXTS:
Retellings, by M.B. Clarke and R.G. Clarke (ISBN # 0-07-241469-3)
The Curious Researcher, Fourth Edition, by Bruce Ballenger (ISBN#0-321-17521-2)
Set of five to seven colored highlighters
e-portal email address for turning in copies of papers
Notebook paper for journals and ink pens (no pencil)
9x12 envelope or portfolio (able to fully close) for research paper and notes
3 Blue Books any size for final exam
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Course Description: English 1302 builds upon the writing skills developed in English 1301. It stresses critical, analytical skills through careful reading, analyzing literature for purpose and technique, and applying the principles of effective writing to the student's own compositions. The reading includes poetry, drama, and narrative prose. The writing consists of analytical and critical essays, some of which require investigation of library materials and documentation. A student must make a passing grade in ENGL 1301 or have advanced placement standing before being permitted to take ENGL 1302.
COURSE COMPETENCIES:
1302 students should be able
A. To understand writing as a process, that is, writing conceived as a connected and interactive process which includes pre-writing and invention, writing, revision, editing, and proofreading;
B. To understand the importance of specifying audience and purpose;
C. To apply the principles of writing as process and the analysis of audience and purpose to writing assignments;
D. To understand and apply basic principles of critical thinking in the development of exposition and argument;
E. To demonstrate the ability to incorporate research and documentation in written assignments.
COURSE GRADE:
Based primarily on writing assignments to include a minimum of at least four essays and a cumulative total of at least 5,000 words, as well as an in-class final exam that includes either an essay or essay questions.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
10:50 class (section 043) Tuesday, December 7, 2004, 10:50 a.m.- 1:20 p.m.
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