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Welcome

This course has the dual goal of teaching composition skills and introducing students to literary analysis for novels and drama.  It is a very challenging and useful course.  Students who earn a passing grade in Eng 112 should feel confident that they can handle the writing requirements at any college in Maryland.

Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this course, students should be able to

1.       Write clearly organized, effective essays in more advanced forms;

2.       Use prewriting, outlining, and revising for these essays;

3.       Consistently avoid non-standard English;

4.       Consistently avoid major grammar and punctuation errors;

5.       Critically analyze novels and plays:

6.       Complete a major research project with source material documented according to established conventions.

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Requirements at a glance

The most important requirements are attendance and keeping up with the reading.  For this course, you will write three 750-850 word essays (3 pages) and one 1600-1800 word research paper (6 pages).  You will also have unannounced content quizzes and a final exam.

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Required materials

The Little Brown Handbook, 11th edition (Fowler/Aaron), A Lost Lady by Willa Cather, Goodbye, Columbus by Philip Roth, AND       Literature: Drama (Kennedy/Gioia) OR all three of the following:      Antigone by Sophocles, A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, and  Fences by August Wilson

Materials: folder with pockets

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Getting Started

This course assumes a strong foundation from English 111; it will build on what you have learned in English 111 and cover new skills, as well.  For a full description click on the "syllabus" button on the navigation bar on the left of your screen.

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Communication Policy

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are needed please call (410) 777-2307 or TDD (410) 544-0863.

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Resources

The AACC Writing Center offers help at every stage of composing your paper.   These services included in your tuition and fees, so get what you are paying for! 

Smarthinking is a free online tutoring service which also provides detailed feedback on your writing. 

Learn from the experiences of students who have already succeeded!  Click here for Peer Advice.

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