CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
ENGL 1302 Composition II
Wed & Friday 8:00 pm-10:00 pm
Bldg. 217- Room 202
Instructor:
Contact:
Melissa Hardwick M.A. PhD cand
[email protected]
I. INTRODUCTION
A.
English 1302 is a continuation of English 1301, with primary emphasis on written
composition and argumentation. The course focuses on the analysis of literature in
order to further develop critical thinking and argumentation skills, which are
necessary for writing effective expository prose. The course is writing intensive
and requires the writing of a formal research paper, incorporating analysis of
outside sources and the process of documentation.
B.
English 1302 is designed to meet the second semester English requirement for
students transferring to a senior college or for students desiring the general
education of the first two years of college. The course employs critical thinking
and writing skills in the analysis of a wide variety of selected readings from
poetry, drama, short fiction, and the novel. The course satisfies the requirement
for the second semester English composition course and satisfies the requirement
for an introduction to literature in most curricula.
C.
Prerequisites: The successful completion of the English 1301 with an earned
grade of C or better is a prerequisite for English 1302.
II. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, Composition II, the student will:
A. Apply language skills (writing and interpretative) to enable him/her to communicate
effectively in an educated society.
B. Specify discussion of the principal literary genres--poetry, drama, short fiction, and
the novel.
C. Employ through appreciation and personal responses a critical and imaginative
approach to literature.
D. Create well-developed responses in expository prose.
E. Implement the research methods required in many college courses.
III. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
A. Reading Assignments
1. Reading assignments are to be read and carefully studied for class lecture,
discussion, and writing.
2. Periodic general response essays will be written on topics relating to reading
assignments.
An administrative withdrawal may be initiated when the student fails to meet College
attendance requirements. Students cannot have more than 2 excused absences. The
instructor will assign the appropriate grade on the Administrative Withdrawal Form for
submission to the registrar.
B. Writing Assignments
Students will write several formal literary analysis papers, one of which will include
outside research and the incorporation of source material to satisfy the Research Paper
requirement for this course.
----------Applicable to all students taking this course as NON-independent study ----All written assignments must be turned in as Word documents (hard copy) at the
start of each face-to-face class (unless otherwise outlined by instructor). Students
may not turn in assignments late OR via email- unless cleared by the instructor
previous to the due date of an assignment.
Late policy- I do not accept late work.
C. Class Performance
Students are required to attend and participate in all classes, bring textbooks and other
supplies to class, and learn to take and keep good class notes. Students are responsible for
all assignments whether present or absent. The student must contact the instructor
concerning any missed assignments. Make-up work for in-class assignments will be
given only in the event of an excused absence and only with the instructor’s permission.
IV. EXAMINATIONS
Unannounced quizzes covering the assigned materials may be given at the instructor’s
discretion. The final exam may be comprehensive.
V. SEMESTER GRADE COMPUTATIONS
The possible grades for this course are A, B, C, D, or F. The semester grade computation
is as follows:
Essay 1-The Proposal -10 points
Essay 2- Annotated Bibliography-15 points
Essay 3 50% Draft-10 points
Essay 3 Final Research Paper-25 points
Homework Assignments-20 points (2 points each)
Attendance and Participation-10 points
Final Exam – 10 points
VI. WITHDRAWALS AND INCOMPLETES
A. Withdrawal from Course:
It is the student's responsibility to officially drop a class if circumstances prevent
attendance. Any student who desires to, or must, officially withdraw from a course after
the first scheduled class meeting must file an Application for Withdrawal or an
Application for Refund. The withdrawal form must be signed by the student.
Application for Withdrawal will be accepted at any time prior to Friday of the 6th week of
classes.
Students who officially withdraw will be awarded the grade of "W," provided the
student's attendance and academic performance are satisfactory at the time of official
withdrawal. Students must file a withdrawal application with the college before they may
be considered for withdrawal.
A student may not withdraw from a class for which the instructor has previously issued
the student a grade of "F" or "FN" for nonattendance.
B. An Administrative Withdrawal:
An administrative withdrawal may be initiated when the student fails to meet College
attendance requirements. Students cannot have more than 2 excused absences. The
instructor will assign the appropriate grade on the Administrative Withdrawal Form for
submission to the registrar.
C. An Incomplete Grade:
The College catalog states, "An incomplete grade may be given in those cases where the
student has completed the majority of the course work but, because of personal illness,
death in the immediate family, or military orders, the student is unable to complete the
requirements for a course." Prior approval from the instructor is required before the
grade of "IP" is recorded. A student who merely fails to show for the final examination
will receive a zero for the final and an "F" for the course.