Engl 1302 Composition II Spring 2017
- Coolen Office: Room 502 E
Telephone: (940) 668-7731 ext. 4306 E-Mail Address: lcoolen@nctc.edu
Contact me through Canvas rather than through campus email.
COMPOSITION II SYLLABUS (See also the Department Syllabus posted in Files in Canvas.)
PREREQUISITE: Credit for Engl 1301 or the equivalent
REQUIRED TEXTS: Schilb, John, and John Clifford. Arguing about Literature: A Guide and Reader. Boston:
Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2014. Print.
Lunsford, Andrea A. The Everyday Writer with Exercises. 6th ed. (2016 MLA Update)
Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2016. Print.
A standard college dictionary (recently published) and thesaurus
UNIT I
January 17-20
Introduction to the course: syllabus, student card, department standards, Prerequisite
Completion Verification Form, student ID, class folder, signed contract, texts, and sample
Composition
Note: Points may be earned by attendance, quizzes, and by submitting written assignments on time.
Frequent opportunities which may not be announced in advance enable students to earn these
points.
Learning outcomes identified in the Composition II Department Syllabus posted in “Files” in
Canvas and listed after Grade Distribution in the syllabus will be met through the
writing, revising, and rewriting of two documented compositions, peer reviews, an annotated bibliography, and one research paper, as well as a variety of assignments (brief written responses to the assigned literature, or quizzes). The focus of the course is to learn to express ideas critically on a variety of topics addressed through literature, to communicate those thoughts orally in the classroom, and to further develop ideas into essays by careful reading of assignments, note taking, writing, revising, rewriting, peer reviewing. An emphasis is placed on research techniques and strategies.
UNIT 2
January 23-31 Read selections from Arguing about Literature and The Everyday Writer for class discussions and writing.
Arguing about Literature: Read for analysis
Orozco “Orientation” 46-51
Kinkaid “Girl” 52-53
Brief writing assignment for points—others will be assigned throughout the semester.
Unit 3 Focus on applying techniques of argument in the short story
February 1-7
Chapter 3 How to Argue about Literature 43+
Read for class discussion and application “What Is Literature?” and “Why Study Literature in a College Writing Course?”43-46;
“A Sample Student Argument about Literature” 66-9
Chapter 4 The Reading Process 88+
Read for class discussion and application “Strategies for Close Reading” 88-99
Chapter 6 Writing about Literary Genres 149+
Read for class discussion and application “Writing about Stories” 149-50, Welty “A visit of Charity,” 150-54, “A Student’s Personal Response to the Story” 154-55, and “Final Draft of a Student Paper” 165-68
February 8-24
Arguing about Literature: Chapter 9 “Families” 299+
Argument topic: “Mothers and Daughters” 301+
Tan “Two Kinds” 308-16
Olsen “I Stand Here Ironing” 301-07
Argument topic: “Siblings in Conflict” 326+
Wolff “The Rich Brother” 326-39
Composition 1 Peer Review date_______________________________________________
Composition I due___________________________________________________________
A handout will provide the instructions for the paper. Note: Final draft must be submitted to turnitin. Points will be deducted for lateness.
Take advantage of tutorial assistance in the Library Lyceum or online when writing the paper.
February 27-March 10
Unit 4 Focus on applying techniques of argument in poetry
Read for class discussion and application “Writing about Poems” 169-72, “A Student’s Personal Responses to the Poems 172-74, “First Draft of a Student Paper” 174-76, “The Elements of Poetry” 176-81, “Revised Draft of a Student Paper” 182-84
Argument topic: “Reconciling with Fathers: Poems” 382+
Clifton “forgiving my father” 382-83, Hayden “Those Winter Sundays” 384, Roethke “My Papa’s Waltz” 385, Lee “My Father, in Heaven, Is Reading Out Loud” 386-87
Composition 2 Peer Review date____________________________________________________
Composition 2 due_______________________________________________________________
A handout will provide the instructions for the paper. The final draft must be submitted to turnitin. Points will be deducted for lateness.
Take advantage of tutorial assistance in the Library Lyceum or online when writing the paper.
Spring Break March 13-17
March 20-May 5 (Note: April 6 is the last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of “W.”)
Units 5-6 Focus on Applying techniques of argument in the play and on the Research Project
Read for class discussion and application “Writing about Plays” 190-206
Chapter 11 Freedom and Confinement 693+
Ibsen A Doll’s House 792-847
Jackson “The Lottery” 696-702
Poe “The Cask of Amontillado” (Find an online copy)
Hughes “Open Letter to the South” 916-19 and “Theme for English B”
Units 5-6 require an annotated bibliography as a basis for a research paper as well as a research paper. A detailed study of Chapters 12-14 TEW is required.
Argument topic: “Domestic Prisons: Plays” 669-70
Annotated Bibliography due________________________________________________________
Research Paper due_______________________________________________________________
Handouts for the annotated bibliography and the research paper will provide instructions for the projects. Take advantage of assistance from the librarians and tutors.
Unit 7 Final Exam due_____________________________________________________________
Poem Memorization: A handout will provide the instructions and a list of poems from which you will choose one. The poem recitation is due no later than the final exam but you may present it earlier if you wish. Begin memorizing the poem as soon as you receive the handout in order to recite it well.
May 8-11 Final Exams/May 12 Commencements
Grade Distribution
2 compositions 40%
Annotated Bibliography 20%
Research Paper 20%
Poem Recitation 10%
Earned Points (100) 10%
A=90-100 B=80-89 C=70-79 D=60-69 F=grades below 60
English Department Outcomes for Engl 1302
- Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative research processes.
- Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within focused academic arguments, including one or more research-based essays.
- Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence.
- Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action.
- Apply the conventions of style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e.g., APA, CMS, MLA, etc.)
Grading System: Two compositions, one annotated bibliography, one research paper, one poem recitation, and earned points will determine the grade for the course.
Makeup Work: Makeup work is rarely accepted. In case of an emergency, contact me immediately to ask about making up the work. I must be notified no later than the due date. No daily assignments may be turned in late.
Attendance Policy: Students are required to attend class. Realizing that circumstances may prevent attendance, I allow MWF students to miss up to 6 classes (two weeks). Students who miss even one class risk making a lower grade than students who do not. Classroom Etiquette: Be considerate of your professor and classmates. Do not do anything to disrupt the class including using discourteous language, coming late to class or leaving early, talking out of turn, using crude or abusive language. Do not wear earbuds or have immediate access to electronic devices during the class.
Plagiarism: Students who plagiarize may receive a grade of F on essays or research papers. (See “Plagiarism” Arguing about Literature pp. 198-99.) Additionally, students who plagiarize risk being dropped from the class and being suspended from the college.
Cheating: Cheating in any form, including collusion, is unacceptable and may result in an F for the course.
Help on Assignments: You may make an appointment to see me, see me during office hours, call me, or email me through Canvas. You should also take advantage of tutors on campus (Library Lyceum) or online (Grade Results).
Syllabus Revisions: The professor reserves the right to make changes in the syllabus. For example, some of the selections in the units may be omitted or treated in an order other than the one listed or dates may change as needed. Assignments are clarified during class time. You should have contact information with two or more students in the class so that if you have to clarify an assignment, you will be able to do so. Do not contact me about an assignment outside of class.
Files: Students must return all quizzes and the research paper to me. I will file them in your student folder in my office, Room 502 E . You are encouraged to drop by my office to review your folders’ contents. Students who wish to have their research papers returned to them should pick them up after grades are posted and prior to the end of the next semester when they will be discarded.
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