ENG 102, English Composition and Literature IIENG 102, English Composition and Literature IIEnglish 102 is the traditional second-semester in freshman English--a course that's been around since before indoor plumbing. Even the guy on the left probably took it once or twice at Bosworth U. The way I teach it, we read short stories, see plays (and read their scripts), and hear poetry performed. We also read poetry the "traditional" way--solo--allowing us to appreciate the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings recollected in moments of tranquility." Plus, we have this electronic thing...
And, we write, write, write.
Syllabus.pdf (12 pages)
This is my blueprint for the course and it is a BIG document, so please be patient. It will take some time to load, especially if you're using a modem to connect to this page. This link will allow you to view, print, or save the course syllabus in Adobe "pdf" format. The syllabus contains all the course requirements and procedures, formats and checklists for student papers, and a list of correction symbols commonly used in proofreading. Updated as needed.
Short Story Assignment
A two-part assignment on the Short Story.
Drama Assignment
Sample Hamlet Paper 1
Sample Hamlet Paper 2
Sample Hamlet Paper 3
Sample Plagiarized Paper
Poetry Assignment
In-class essay on the poetry and poets that we've read and listened to.
Research Paper
This link takes you to an out-of -print copy of a book, written by Hannah Laipson and me, Research Papers, Plain and Simple.
Links to help you with this course
Joseph Campbell is one of my favorite authors. These quotes are taken from his book, The Power of Myth. If you like the quotes, get the book at Amazon.com., or at your favorite bookstore. You can use the quotes to "jump-start' your papers or you can just use them as little meditations.
Dylan Thomas was a great poet. Here are a few that aren't in your book. See also the "links" listed above.
Poem in October
In my Craft or Sullen Art
The Force that Through the Green Fuse Drives the Flower
Poetry of W. B. Yeats
As far as I am concerned, Yeats is the best poet of the 19th AND 20th centuries. Although you can find his poems on the links I've listed, I couldn't resist these ones that are not often included in freshman anthologies.
The Wheel
All Things Can Tempt Me
Words
The Folly of Being Comforted
Aengus and Fergus Get Out Into Nature
(not the real title--just kidding!)
Yeats file in pdf format
Just for your information—see how Campbell's ideas were around 150 years ago!
Ralph Waldo Emerson Compendium
These quotes are really condensed, but contain some of my favorites.