COURSE SYLLABUS
ENG 102
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
3 CREDIT HOURS
INSTRUCTOR: MR. STEPHEN DOSS, M.A., M.ED.
I. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
NAME: Stephen Doss
E-MAIL ADDRESS: sdoss@jeffco.edu
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY:
DEGREES: BA ENGLISH, UMR, 1975; MA ENGLISH, SEMO UNIV., 1983; MA EDUCATION, MARYVILLE UNIV., 2002
HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING: MARYVILLE UNIV, ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHING: ENGLISH (CAPE GIRARDEAU CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. HIGH SCHOOL), SPECIAL EDUCATION (MARIES CO. R-I HIGH SCHOOL, NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. HIGH SCHOOL, JEFFERSON CITY HIGH SCHOOL, MISSOURI SCHOOLS FOR THE SEVERELY DISABLED).
TEACHING PHILOSPHY:
I believe in “constructivism.” This is an approach to teaching and learning that emphasizes the participation and involvement of the student in the education process. Constructivism stresses that teachers are “mentors,” not dictators, and that students are “mentees,” not slaves. Therefore, my expectations include your active participation in the activities and lessons which will guide you, and us, through the course.
II. CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Prerequisite: ENG 101/101H with a grade of “C” or better.
English Composition II continues the study of the writing process stressed in Composition I. Students will practice reading and writing critically and analytically, writing exposition, persuasion/argumentation, and the research paper. English Composition II is required for the Associate of Arts and Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees.
III. COURSE OUTLINE
The emphasis of this course is on the writing process, whole essay and types of development. Although some grammar and mechanics may need to be reviewed in class, students will be encouraged to review grammar and mechanics independently and to use the handbook as a tool to correct their own writing.
IV. GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, the student will
Cited: page, discuss poems 25 – 28 and 29 – 33, first draft of Essay 2 due, in-class writing activities, graphic organizers, journals due to be submitted for grading, assignments for week 9 WEEK 9 – Oct. 11 - 13 – Wrap up and review poetry unit, final draft of Essay 2 due, portfolios due for submission for grading, assignments for week 10 WEEK 10 – Oct. 18 – 20 – Discuss of Drama unit, review of critical literature regarding Drama and readings, prewriting for Essay 3 due, discussion of possible topics for Essay 3, assignments for week 11 WEEK 11- Oct. 25 – 27 – Discuss Act I of Hamlet, first draft of Essay 3 due, discussion of assignment of Essay 4, in-class writing activities for Essay 3, graphic organizers, assignments for week 12 WEEK 12 – Nov. 1 - 3 – Discuss Act II of Hamlet, Essay 3 due, discussion of general principles of literary criticism leading to Essay 4, library research, assignments for week 13 WEEK 13 – Nov. 8 - 10 – Discuss Act III of Hamlet, prewriting for Essay 4 due, in-class brainstorming and small group work, assignments for week 14 WEEK 14 – Nov. 15 - 17 – Discuss Act IV of Hamlet, first draft of Essay 4 due, small group work continuing preparation for Essay 4, library research if time permits, journals due for submission for grading, assignments for week 15 WEEK 15 – Nov. 22 - 24 – Discuss Act V of Hamlet, continue discussion of literary criticism, small group work and in-class advising, revising, and editing, portfolios due for submission for grading. WEEK 16 – Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 – Final class, final Draft Essay 4 due, wrap up any loose ends