ENGLISH 102 : College Rdg&Comp 2 - Corning C. - SPRING 2022 - SECTION# 27462
WELCOME!
Welcome to English 102 with Professor Corning. In this course, students analyze literature and literary criticism in order to develop critical thinking, reading and writing skills beyond the level achieved in English 101, emphasizing logical reasoning, analysis, and strategies of argumentation.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the term, students will be able to:
- Analyze rhetorical and thematic elements of poetry, fiction, and drama by composing critical analyses, including a research paper, with clear thesis statements and specific, relevant support.
- Compose unified, coherent essays, including a research paper, with minimal errors in Standard English grammar, mechanics, and MLA format.
Course Syllabus
The full syllabus for the course can be found at www.professorcorning.com. Be sure to use the navigation menu on the syllabus page to find information specific to this course under "Courses."
Course Text (E-Book)
We will be using all electronic resources for the course this semester. Poetry and short fiction readings will be posted on their corresponding assignment pages. The two book-length pieces we will be using are listed below:
The novel: Parable of the Sower, Octavia Butler-- https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/piercecollege/detail.action?docID=1803491 (REQUIRES PIERCE LOGIN)
The play: Six Degrees of Separation, John Guare--102 six degrees PLAY.pdf
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