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 "The events in our lives happen in a sequence in time,
but in their significance to ourselves they find their own order....
the continuous thread of revelation." ~Eudora Welty

Catalog Description

ENG 102 English Composition and Literature II    3 credits
This course employs literary texts to provide examples for students to continue to refine writing and reading skills. Assigned readings include plays, poems, novels, short stories, epic narratives, personal essays, and satire. Writing assignments emphasize students’ close reading skills and their interpretation and analysis of creative works.
Prerequisite: ENG 101   F/S/SU

Note to students with disabilities:
Please let me know if you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability. You may contact Disability Services at 508 854-4471, Room 246A.

Texts

Gwynn, R.S., ed. Literature: A Pocket Anthology. Third Edition. New York: Longman, 2007. 
ISBN  0-321-366298
Mamet, David. Oleanna. NewYork: Vintage, 1993. ISBN 0-679-74536-X  

Course goals

1. To interpret and compare themes in selected literary works
2. To successfully explicate and evaluate selected works in oral and written responses
3. To compose well-organized and detailed critical essays
4. To recognize figurative uses of language and to understand appropriate literary terms
5. To identify and illustrate the chief elements of the short story, the poem, and the drama
6. To use the ideas in literary works to understand the complexity of human experience and the role of ethics in problem solving

Course requirements

A. Writing assignments

1. Essay 1 - short story analysis
2. Essay 2 - character analysis
3. Critical essay connecting three or four works
4. In-class writing, editing, quizzes
5. Poetry project: reciting in class and written analysis

B. Class discussion, oral presentations, and group tasks

C. Class policies

1. Class attendance is necessary to fulfill required activities. Students lose points for any class missed beyond 3 (MWF) or 2 (TR) and cannot pass the course if they do not attend at least 75% of class meetings.

2. Assignments must be presented on time. Late submissions will lose credit for each day beyond the due date.

3. Format for papers:  Prepare and save your writing on a computer; double space, use one-inch margins, select Courier (or Courier New) 12-point for font and size. Heading for papers should include: student’s name, course title and section, instructor’s name, date submitted. Write a descriptive title for the essay, centered at the top of the text. Remember to proofread the printed copy and save the file.

4. Crediting sources: Include all sources in a list of works cited and follow parenthetical citations according to MLA guidelines for documentation.
See statement on academic honesty and plagiarism.

5. Concerning the Student Discipline Policy, see page 78 of the Student Handbook.

D. Student responsibilities
To successfully complete course requirements students

1. participate in all designated class meetings for the full class session and with full attention

2. maintain behavior and attitude that respect and optimize the learning environment 

3. allow up to five hours per week of preparation outside of class

4. show evidence of audience awareness in all assignments

5. create a writing plan and demonstrate a clear purpose for each assignment.

6. generate thoughtful questions about assignments and bring questions to class

7. display willingness to collaborate with other students from different educational, cultural and social backgrounds

8. exhibit a high level of responsibility, punctuality, and involvement in the course

9. discuss any concerns, problems, questions that pertain to your progress in the course immediately with the instructor

Class procedures

• Group tasks, discussion, lecture, student presentations, quizzes
• Audio-visual aids
• Student-teacher conferences if needed

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Methods of Evaluation

Value of assignments

• Class writing, discussion and self-assessment (final)- 30%
• Essay 1 and 2 - 30%
• Critical essay - 20%
• Poetry project - 20%

In completing the course successful students

• recognize and compare the themes and values of selected works
• effectively analyze and evaluate selected short stories, poems, and plays
• apply critical techniques in written assignments
• identify chief elements of literary works and understand figurative language

Criteria for judging written assignments

• clear controlling idea or thesis
• sufficient evidence (supporting details)
• effective organization and transitions as needed
• proper grammar and style (sentence structure and variety); correct spelling and word usage
• correct documentation of sources (according to MLA)
• thoroughness in analyzing and following directions of assignment
  

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