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ENGL 120 College Composition II
January 10th – May 12th
3 Credits/Online
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Description:
Expands on English 110, offering advanced practice in writing from resources and applying rhetorical strategies including persuasion, advanced analyses (causal and problem solving), and critical or speculative essays.
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Prerequisite:
ENGL 110
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Learning Outcomes (Course Objectives):
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have shown the ability to do the following:
- Plan, write, and revise multi-paragraph compositions.
- Demonstrate competence in generating and exploring ideas.
- Write for a variety of purposes.
- Develop a thesis by exploring a variety of organizational strategies.
- Show critical/logical thinking and reading skills such as evaluation, synthesis, and criticism.
- Use accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling.
- Choose diction and usage appropriate to specific audiences.
- Will show ability to research in a limited environment.
Note: This list details recursive, not linear, activity. |
Assignments
APA Comprehensive List (30-50 sources)
MLA Comprehensive List (30-50 sources)
1 Accepted Essay + Acceptable Final Exam
2 Accepted Essays + Acceptable Final Exam
3 Accepted Essays + Acceptable Final Exam
4 Accepted Essays + Acceptable Final Exam
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Grade
Required to continue
Required to continue
D
C
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A
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Exams:
Final exam is an essay-type exam which tests citation ability and critical reading and writing skills. It is graded using same acceptability requirements as the essays. The exam will be e-mailed to the student upon completion of the student-chosen number of essays. The student has 12 hours to complete the exam. (No exams will be accepted after the first day of exam week. No exceptions.)
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Textbook and additional course materials:
Title : The Longman Writer’s Companion
Author : Anson, Schwegler, Muth
Edition : 3rd Edition
Publisher : Pearson Longman
ISBN : 0321233042
Title : Case Studies
Author : Riesen, Szarlan, Singha
Edition : 2003
Publisher : Thomson Wadsworth
ISBN : 0534262775 |
To purchase textbooks, please contact the WSC bookstore at 1-888-863-9455, ext 4260 or email one of the following:
Kay Anderson: Kayleen.Anderson@wsc.nodak.edu
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Instructor Information:
Coordinator/Instructor : Jason Gee
Phone: 1-888-863-9455, ext 4572
Email: Jason.Gee@wsc.nodak.edu
Instructor Credentials: B.S. in English/Literature, M.S. in English/Writing, Utah State University
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