English 122 Composition II

 

 

Because so much writing required in college and in the workplace demands the ability to synthesize information gathered from various sources, Composition II focuses on skills essential to gathering, comprehending, analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing information.  Composition II also emphasizes organizing and polishing steps important in composing expository, evaluative, and persuasive prose.

Course objectives, outline, and competencies

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Course syllabus

Online Learning:

Online learning has both benefits and challenges.  Please go to my discussion at Online and then return to specifics about this course.

Getting started

Students need to orient themselves to Angel (see the information on the Online page for details about how to learn about this learning management system), adjust computers, and update virus protection before class begins.  Students also need to check their JCCC email accounts a week before class begins for information about the course.

On-Campus Class Meetings

None. Depending on the make up of the class, some optional on-campus gatherings (JCCC and/or Lawrence) may be offered. 

Tests

Yes--given online.
 

Self-paced or deadlines

Though there are no required meeting times, the course has specific windows of opportunity to submit assignments. It has deadlines. What the course is NOT: it is not an independent study course; it is not individualized instruction; it is not self-paced.
 

Frequency of course access

Students need to log on about three times per week for at least five-eight hours of work per week.

Basic online format

Composition is a process course. In addition to major assignments, students complete preparatory exercises—all in Angel. Students also engage in ongoing conversations on the course topics via email, online discussions, and chat within Angel. Student-to-student exchange of papers is also a course requirement.

Required Textbooksthey say i say cover

They Say/ISay: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing with Readings (2009)

Authors:  Graff, Birkenstein, and Durst
ISBN:  978-0-393-93174-7
Textbook information is available online at the JCCC Bookstore.

Computer skills required

Students need the ability to manage and budget time; to read and follow directions. They need to possess and use word processing software (Microsoft Word or Works) as well as know how to attach documents to email and read a calendar.
 
Meets General Education requirements:
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Offered in the following semesters:
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