Welcome
This course has the dual goal of teaching composition skills and introducing students to literary analysis. It is a very challenging and useful course. Students who earn a passing grade in Eng 121 should feel confident that they can handle the writing requirements at any college in Maryland.
Theme: Generations
In this course, we will read and analyze literature that explores the nature of relationships between generations, especially within the context of families. We will look historically and culturally at the sources of the generation gap and also at the ties that bind members of different generations together through our engagement with poetry, plays, and fiction.
Learning Objectives
After
successfully completing this course, students should be
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 fiction, plays, and poetry:
6.
Complete
a major research project with source material documented according to
established conventions.
Requirements at a glance
The most important requirements are attendance and keeping up with the reading. This course requires three 750-850 word essays (3 pages), one 1600-1800 word research paper (6 pages), and ten directed journal assignments (1 pg each). You will also have quizzes (as necessary) and a final exam.
Required materials
Texts:
Brown Girl, Brownstones, Paule Marshall; Fences, August Wilson; The Tragedy of King Lear, William Shakespeare; When I am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple, Sandra Martz; The Little, Brown Handbook, 11th ed.
Materials: folder with pockets
Getting Started
This course assumes a strong foundation from previous English classes. For a full description click on the "syllabus" button on the navigation bar on the left of your screen.
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! The Writing Center is located in the bottom floor of the Truxal Library. Smarthinking is a free online tutoring service which also provides detailed feedback on your writing. You can access Smarthinking through your myaacc account.
