Central Texas College CLASS SYLLABUS Term 4 Spring Constitution Ave., Suite 3 Fort Leonard Wood, MO (573)

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1 Central Texas College CLASS SYLLABUS Term 4 Spring Constitution Ave., Suite 3 Fort Leonard Wood, MO (573) Course Number: ENGL 1302 Course Title: Composition II Day/Time: Tuesday 17:00 22:40 Credit Hours: 3 Instructor: Melissa Hardwick M.A., PhD. Cand. ( ): mhardwick@ctcd.edu Contact: (H) (O) (Fax) OFFICE HOURS: By appointment Prerequisites: Appropriate placement score or TSI exemption or appropriate developmental placement course. Textbook(s): St. Martin s Handbook w/mla Booklet & Launchpad Code Author(s): Lundsford, Andrea ISBN: Edition: 8th Publisher: Bedford, St Martin Custom Textbook(s): Portable Literature Reading, Reacting, Writing Author(s): Kirszner & Mandell ISBN: Edition: 9th Publisher: Cengage Learning 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.

2 C. Prerequisites: The successful completion of the English 1301 with an earned grade of C or better is a prerequisite for English 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 - unless cleared by the instructor previous to the due date of an assignment.

3 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 Informative Paper-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. NOTES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE INSTRUCTOR A.) Withdrawal from the Course: It is the student s responsibility to officially drop a class if circumstances prevent attendance. Any student who desires to, or must, officially withdrawal from a course after the first scheduled class meeting must file an Application of Withdrawal or an Application for Refund using eforms. click students / forms / eforms Portal then log in and scroll down to ST C and I Campuses and click C and I Student Application for Withdrawal. Please refer to the CTC catalog for specific withdrawal policies and procedures.

4 B.) C.) D.) E.) F.) G.) Administrative Withdrawal: An administrative withdrawal may be initiated when the student fails to meet college attendance requirements. The instructor will assign the appropriate grade on the Administrative Withdrawal Form for submission to the registrar using eforms. American with Disabilities Act (ADA): Disability Supports Services provides services to students who have appropriate documentation of a disability. Students requiring accommodations for class are responsible for contacting the Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) located on the central campus. This service is available to all students, regardless of location. For further information, please consult their website at Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with federal and state laws through the DSS office. Instructor s Discretion: The instructor reserves the right of final decision concerning course requirements and final grades. Civility & Academic Dishonesty: Individuals are expected to be cognizant of what a constructive educational experience is and respectful of those participating in a learning environment. All works submitted by students should be the results of one s own efforts and not plagiarized. Those students caught engaging in plagiarism or cheating on their exams will result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Communication with the Instructor: All required communication with the Instructor will involve using to the proscribed address in this syllabus. Phone and text message should only be used under the most serious of circumstances. Course Evaluation: In week 7 you must submit your end of course evaluation, directions are as follows; Go to the website, Click Students, Course Evaluations, Click the first of two links and enter the appropriate information. You are only allowed to submit one evaluation per class per term. Thanks. CTC Comp 2 Assignment Schedule Week 1 Orientation/ Discuss Informative paper Week 2 Homework -Pick your literary work/author topic Homework- DUE IN CLASS- The Story of an Hour, Chopin, pg Complete questions, 1-8 under Reading and Reacting (pg. 130) The Cask of Amontillado, Poe, pg , Complete questions, 1-8 Reading and Reacting (pg. 254) Lecture: Discuss Annotated Bibliography Assignment

5 Week 3 Informative Paper Due Homework- DUE IN CLASS READ: Charlotte Perkins Gillman s, The Yellow Wallpaper- pgs , Complete a 150 word count explanation of what you believe happens by the end of the story. Why? READ: Faulkner s A Rose for Emily pgs , Complete questions on pg. 151, Reading and Reacting Lecture: Discuss Sources Week 4 Homework DUE IN CLASS READ: T.S. Eliot s, The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock. pg William Ernest Henley, Invictus, pg Winfred Owen s, Dulce et Decorum Est pg Complete a 150 word count explanation of which poem you liked the most and why? Then write a 100 word count explanation of which poem you liked the least and why? Be prepared to discuss poetry in class. Homework- Rough Draft -Annotated Bibliography 4 Sources Due LECTURE: Discuss building an interpretive and argumentative position paper Week 5 Completed Annotated Bibliography Due (All 8 sources with annotations in alphabetical order) Homework DUE IN CLASS Read: Frost s Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening pg 765. Complete a 100 word count explanation of what you believe happens by the end of the story. Why? Read pgs , Browning s, My Last Duchess, Complete a 100 word count explanation of what you believe happens by the end of the story. Why? READ: Poe s The Raven, pgs Complete questions 1-3 under Reading and Reacting, pg 679 Lecture on Building an Outline Week 6 Homework DUE IN CLASS READ: Jackson s, The Lottery pg Complete questions 1-8 under Reading and Reacting on pg.343 READ: Thomas s Do Not Go Gentle into the Goodnight pg , Complete questions under Reading and Reacting, pg 711, Complete questions 1-6 Draft of Final paper due Lecture on Drafting Week 7 Homework DUE IN CLASS Read: Lewis Carroll, pg. 629 Jabberwocky. Complete questions 1-3, Reading and Reacting pg 630. LECTURE: Revising and editing Week 8 Final Paper Due and Final Exam Due

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