Composition and Literature
ENGL-102

Composition and Literature continues the emphasis on writing. Two analytical papers—based upon studies of the short story, poetry, and drama—and a research paper, sequentially developed, are required.

English 102 continues the development of college-level writing skills and practice, providing the student with opportunities to: evaluate literature from a biblical worldview; examine structure, aesthetics, and issues; and organize thinking in written form. In addition, the research paper requirement strengthens the student’s skills in investigating, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating the ideas of others while also sharpening the student’s expression of his/her own conclusions. The introduction to literature enriches the student’s general understanding of human experience, which will assist him/her in subsequent courses and in life.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Evaluate literature from a biblical worldview.
2. Analyze a literary work.
3. Apply standard usage in English grammar, word choice (diction), phraseology, sentence structure, and essay organization.
4. Proceed independently through the various stages of research and integrate sources accurately and effectively.
5. Identify the theme and structure of each literary selection as well as the significant characteristics or elements of each genre studied.

Foundational Skills Learning Outcomes: Communication and Information Literacy (CIL):

1. CIL 1: Discover and evaluate information to accomplish a specific purpose.
2. CIL 2: Communicate information effectively in the English language, orally and/or through writing, for a variety of purposes, using technology when appropriate.
3. CIL 3: Analyze and assess various forms of information and expression to determine their meaning, employing technology when relevant.
4. CIL 4: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the role of research and scholarship in order to apply it in various contexts.
5. CIL 5: Relate communication and information literacy to participation in God’s redemptive work.

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Additional Materials for Learning

1. 1. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
   2. Internet access (broadband recommended)
   3. Canvas recommended browsers
   4. Creating and submitting files in Microsoft Word
   5. College dictionary such as The American Heritage College Dictionary or Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary
   6. Access to a current writing style guide (APA, MLA, or Turabian)

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Course Overview.

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion. Each thread must demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student will reply to at least 1 classmate’s thread. For Discussion: The Importance of Literature to the Christian, the thread must be 250–300 words and the reply must be 250–300 words. For Discussion: Christian Worldview Assignment, the thread must be 100–150 words and the reply must be 75–100 words. Both the thread and the reply must demonstrate correct, formal writing style. (CLOs: A, B, C, D, G, H, I)

The student will compose a 750-word essay (3–4 pages) that compares and contrasts 2 stories from the Fiction Unit. The essay must focus on 1 or more of the elements of fiction that is covered in the course. The essay must include a title page, thesis statement, and outline followed by the essay. The student will have the opportunity to receive instructor feedback by submitting the thesis and outline prior to the essay. (CLOs: A, B, C, D, F, G)

The student will compose a 750-word essay (3–4 pages) that analyzes 1 piece of poetry covered in the Poetry Unit. The essay must include a title page, thesis statement, and outline followed by the essay. The student will have the opportunity to receive instructor feedback by submitting the thesis and outline prior to the essay. (CLOs: A, B, C, D, F, G)

The student will compose a final research paper of at least 1,500 words (5–7 pages) that incorporates a minimum of 6 citations, including the primary source and at least 5 secondary, scholarly sources. The research paper must have a title page, thesis statement, and outline followed by the paper and a correctly documented works cited page. The student will have the opportunity to receive instructor feedback by submitting the thesis, outline, draft, and bibliography prior to the research paper. (CLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F, G)

In the module before each Quiz, the student will take a pre-quiz that will help him/her prepare for the subsequent quiz. Each pre-quiz will be open-book/open-notes; consist of 20 multiple-choice, true/false, and matching questions; and have a 1-hour time limit. The student may take each pre-quiz as many times as he/she likes until the due date. The final attempt will be counted toward the final grade. (CLOs: C, F, H, I)

The student will take 3 quizzes. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes; consist of 50 multiple-choice, true/false, and reading comprehension questions; and have a 1-hour and 30-minute time limit. Unlike the pre-quizzes, the student may only take each quiz once. (CLOs: C, F, H, I)

Writing and Formatting Policy

The student will be permitted to use the writing style that corresponds with his/her degree program (current APA, MLA, or Turabian) for all of his/her written work. All written assignments must be formatted correctly and consistently according to the style being used.

Course Assignments, including discussions, exams, and other graded assignments, should be submitted on time.

If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email.

Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:

1. Late assignments submitted within one week after the due date will receive up to a 10% deduction.
2. Assignments submitted more than one week and less than 2 weeks late will receive up to a 20% deduction.
3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.
4. Group projects, including group discussion threads and/or replies, and assignments will not be accepted after the due date outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.

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