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ENGL-1302-018 Composition II
<p>Prerequisite: ENGL 1301</p>
Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.
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After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.
In addition to the course description, the skills taught in this course will be primarily achieved through the study of literature. Also, in addition to the learning outcomes, students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of literary genres and the basic vocabulary of literary analysis, as well as write a researched literary analysis that utilizes peer review.
The English Department takes plagiarism seriously.
Plagiarism is defined as the following: the use of someone else’s exact words that are neither quoted nor cited; paraphrasing someone else’s words without citing them; or using someone else’s research without citing it.
Student plagiarism in the Amarillo College English Department is internally tracked. To clarify, records will be kept in the Department of those students who have plagiarized. At the beginning of each new semester, the names of students who plagiarized the previous semester will be sent to all English Department faculty.
Plagiarism may receive a penalty of a zero. A subsequent infraction will be deemed a reason for expulsion from the class. At this point, the case will be referred to the Vice President of Student Affairs.
Note: Self-plagiarism will be discussed with the class by each instructor and infractions for such are left up to the individual instructor’s discretion.
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)
Hybrid
Electronic text in Blackboard course. Note: You may either print out or purchase or check out at library the longest work, "The Giver."
No supplies available
No performance information available
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
No behavior expectations available
20%--Hybrid; 20%--In-class work; 40% Essays; 20% Final exam
Faithful attendance is necessary for student success. Diligent attention to hybrid assignments is equally important. The last date to drop this semester is Feb. 27th.
Accepting late work is the exception, not the rule, and a doctor's note may be requested.
Tentative Schedule: Comp II
Note: Work to be done in class is italicized; Assignments for the next class period are not.
WEEK ONE:
Jan. 17th Introduce Course (roll, students, Blackboard, syllabus, Welcome, etc.)
Literary Terms!
Print out, read, and bring to class: “The Machine Stops” (Pts. 1 & 2)
WEEK TWO:
Jan. 22nd Quiz: Literary terms
Pts. 1 & 2 “The Machine Stops” Quiz/ Analysis Non-scholarly research…Shmoop, etc.
MLA Formatting
Print out and read and bring to class: “The Machine Stops” (Pt. 3)
Jan. 24th Pt. 3 “The Machine Stops” Quiz/Analysis Scholarly research
HYBRID SUBMISSION/TUTORING REPORT
Print out, read, and bring to class: “Harrison Bergeron”
WEEK THREE:
Jan. 29th “Harrison Bergeron” Quiz & “Dystopia” Analysis
In-text citations
HYBRID SUBMISSIONS (2)
Print out, read, and bring to class: “We Ate the Children First”
Jan. 31st “We Ate the Children First” Quiz & “The Second Coming” Analysis
Works Cited entries
HYBRID SUBMISSIONS (2)/TUTORING REPORT
Print out, read, and bring to class: “The Giver,” Chapters 1-8
WEEK FOUR:
Feb. 5th “The Giver,” Chapters 1-8 Analysis
Essay One Assigned: Intros
Print out, read, and bring to class: “The Giver,” Chapters 9-11
TUTORING REPORT BEFORE SUBMISSION OF ESSAY ON the 12th
2 printed copies of introduction and first body paragraph per Essay 1 assignment
Feb. 7th “The Giver,” Chapters 9-11 Quiz
Editing: intros and first body paragraph
Print out, read, and bring to class: “The Giver,” Chapters 12-17
WEEK FIVE:
Feb. 12th Essay Due
“The Giver,” Chapters 12-17 Analysis
Print out, read, and bring to class: “The Giver,” Chapters 18-end
HYBRID SUBMISSION/TUTORING
Feb. 14 “The Giver,” Chapters 18-end Quiz/Analysis
Essay Two Assigned
Introductory paragraph
WEEK SIX:
Feb. 19th Research Day/Works Cited Entries
Bring two copies of works cited page to class
HYBRID SUBMISSION/TUTORING REPORT BEFORE SUBMISSION OF ESSAY TWO
Feb. 21st Works Cited Page:edit
In-text citations in essay two
WEEK SEVEN:
Feb. 26th-28th Individual Conferences
MARCH 1st ESSAY DUE: SUBMIT TO BLACKBOARD DROP BOX PER “HOW TO SUBMIT ATTACHMENTS” INSTRUCTIONS
WEEK 8: Final Exam Week
The final exam marks the end of the course. No work will be accepted after the final exam is available.
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