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:
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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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