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ENC 1102 English Composition II
2006-2007
I. Introduction
As a course in literature and composition, English Composition II is a companion and sequel to English Composition I. In addition to providing review of punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, paragraphing, and other CLAST skills, it emphasizes reading in the genres of drama, poetry, and prose fiction (rather than on essays, as in ENC 1101). Further, it reinforces the basic skills of written English by offering the student occasions to write critical essays about literature and a longer research paper on a literary subject. Finally, the chief concern of English Composition II is transmission of ideas and information “in effective written language which conforms to the conventions of standard American English” (Florida State Board of Education).
Although instructors may include tests with each genre, they will derive the greater part of each student’s grade from the following:
A. Three or more short analyses;
B. A research paper based on a novel, casebook, or a work of significant length;
C. A final examination.
The research paper is written over the course of the semester using a process approach. In the prewriting or planning stage, the student formulates ideas (thesis statements, outlines, etc.). In the drafting stage, the student writes a rough draft and receives suggestions for improvement from classmates and/or the instructor. In the revising stage, the student rewrites the rough draft as needed and completes the final draft of the research paper.
A. General texts
1. Perrine’s Literature: Structure, Sound, and Sense, 9th ed.
2. The Bedford Handbook, 7th ed.
B. A novel/casebook or set of books as indicated by the instructor.
C. Handouts (e.g., a handout on plagiarism).
D. A standard collegiate dictionary.
A. The individual instructor determines the number, nature, length, format, and due date of shorter papers.
B. Course Requirements
1. Students must complete all assignments.
2. Student essays will have a title page or cover sheet on which the following
information will be placed:
a. Student's name
b. Course number and section (for example, ENC 1102 #97801)
c. Instructor's name
d. Type of assignment (for example, Poem Analysis)
e. Total number of words
f. Date typed
g. Essay title centered
3. All typed papers must have standard margins and be double-spaced, unless otherwise specified.
4. STUDENTS MUST EARN A C OR BETTER IN THE COURSE TO SATISFY THE GORDON RULE REQUIREMENT.
5. All term paper materials--including final draft, rough drafts, note cards, bibliography cards, computer data—must be turned in to the instructor.
C. Words of Advice
1. Clarity
When writing, students should observe the basic rules of conventional grammar, stating their ideas and conclusions in clear and precise standard English by
a. using standard verb forms
b. maintaining agreement between subject and verb, pronoun and
antecedent
c. using proper case forms
d. employing standard practice for spelling, punctuation, and
capitalization
e. using correct sentence structure
2. Coherence
Students are wholly responsible for reviewing, editing, and proofreading their essays to assure clarity and consistency. The ideas stated in each paper should be developed in well-organized paragraphs leading to a conclusion which reaffirms the thesis.
3. Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty
The English Department at Indian River Community College is committed to honesty in academic affairs.
Violations of this policy include cheating on quizzes, tests, examinations, and assignments; unauthorized possession and/or use of study/examination materials; collusion; plagiarism. Plagiarism is taking someone’s words or ideas as if they are your own. Incidents of dishonesty will be reported to the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs.
Based on the severity of the act of dishonesty, penalties may include failure of the assignment/test, failure of the course, suspension from the college, expulsion from the college.
4. Any student considering dropping this course should speak to the instructor before withdrawing.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To complete ENC 1102 satisfactorily, the student will
1. read and discuss with the instructor and fellow students appropriate literary genres.
2. analyze fiction, poetry, drama and criticism.
3. formulate theses and develop essays that support those theses in length sufficient to meet Gordon Rule requirements.
4. write critical essays, employing formal methods of research and documentation.
5. demonstrate effective syntax and master the English Language Skills defined in CLAST competencies.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students who enroll and successfully complete literature courses from Indian River Community College faculty can expect the following learning outcomes:
1. They will develop awareness of diverse ethical perspectives.
2. They will demonstrate in writing their knowledge of literary traditions.
3. They will demonstrate the ability to read, to think, and to write critically.
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SAMPLE COVER SHEET
Joan Smith
ENC 1102
Mr. Johnston
Poem Analysis
569 words
March 10, 2005
Onomatopoeia in
Two Poems by G. M. Hopkins
(Note: Titles of unpublished
words are neither italicized-- underlined--nor placed in
quotation marks; therefore,
titles of students' essays
require neither.)