ENG 102 – College Composition II

COURSE INFORMATION:
CRN: 20009 & 20010
Online Course
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: ENG 101
Instructor: Laura Darrow
Email: [Link]@[Link] (preferred method of contact)
Office: 3-221
Office Phone: 771-6156 (for use during office hours only)
Office Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 2-2:50 and Wednesday 12-2:50**
**These office hours will be in person in my office on the Prescott
Campus, but I will also be available online during this time via Skype if
you would prefer to video conference with me.

Required Materials:

Available in the Yavapai College Bookstore:

Tim O’Brien, The Things They Carried
Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale

Available online at [Link]

Sean Huze, The Sandstorm

Optional: The Little, Brown Handbook, in any of its forms

Webcam

Please be sure that you have reliable access to a computer and access
to the Internet for the duration of this course.

Course Description:
The official course description for English 102 reads, “Extensive
critical reading and writing about texts, including literature. Emphasis
on fluency in critical writing. Includes research skills and writing a
critical, documented essay.” My background is in literature, so I am
excited to read and critique literary texts with you. This course should
help you to further develop some of the skills you learned in ENG 101
and to apply them to writing about different kinds of texts. Although
literature can be intimidating, I challenge you to step up to the plate
and engage with each text based on your own interests. Keep an open
mind and recognize that all the texts you will encounter in this course
have things to teach you.

Course Content:
1. Focus
2. Development strategies
3. Voice
4. Organization
5. Details
6. Sentence structure
7. Multiple meanings and perspectives in language
8. Sources and documentation
9. Surface features
10. Text interpretation and analysis
11. Critical reading

Learning Outcomes:
1. Write focus statements. (1)
2. Apply reasoned development strategies. (2)
3. Select and apply voice. (3)
4. Use organizational strategies. (1, 2, 4, 6, 10)
5. Use and select details. (5, 7, 10)
6. Apply sentence structure strategies. (4, 6)
7. Identify and evaluate multiple meanings and perspectives in
language. (7, 10)
8. Locate, evaluate, integrate, and document information. (2, 8, 10)
9. Apply conventions of standard written English. (7, 9, 10)
10. Interpret and analyze texts. (7, 8, 10)
11. Evaluate and analyze professional and student writing. (11)

REQUIRED ASSESSMENT:
1. A minimum of 5000 words of evaluated student writing.

Classroom Guidelines (also see attached Institutional Policies):

 Please be respectful to me and to the other students in the

course. I will do the same. Respect should be the foundation
 upon which we interact with each other in the classroom, and lies
at the base of many of the other guidelines for the classroom. Be
considerate of each other when sending emails, participating in
discussion boards and when peer reviewing one another’s
papers.
 Please maintain a level of formality when emailing me with
questions. Make attempts to problem solve on your own before
emailing me with your concerns. I will try to respond to any
emails in a prompt manner, but I do not guarantee a speedy
response over the weekend or over holidays. I will not comment
on unsolicited drafts over email, so if you need substantial help
on a paper I welcome you to come by my office hours.
 If you are experiencing difficulties in the course, I am available to
help you. Remember that I cannot know to help you unless you
ask. There are also writing tutors available free of charge, in-
person and online, to help with assignments (call 776-2085 for
availability). If you are getting a D or F in the course, please
make an appointment to see me. I highly recommend seeing a
tutor in the Learning Center or submitting to the Online Tutor for
all major assignments. Tutoring is not only for “struggling”
students. Oftentimes, a fresh pair of eyes can be the best thing
for improving your grade on a paper.
 Remember, this is an online class and you are responsible for
having computer access so that you can complete the
coursework. Also anticipate being introduced to different
technologies and ways of working online that you might not be
familiar with now. If something is challenging, be sure to
troubleshoot on your own and feel free to contact me for
assistance.

Attendance and Late Work:

 I expect students to participate regularly in this online course.
There will be assignments due each week for the course and I
expect students to log on regularly, participate in discussion
boards and keep up with the reading journal. The next week’s
assignments will open up at the end of each week. If you need
to work ahead for any reason, please contact me.
 If a student does not log in during the first week of class, he or
she will automatically be withdrawn from the course. You are
responsible for withdrawing yourself from the course by the drop
date if you wish to receive a “W,” otherwise, any student
enrolled in the course will receive the grade you have earned
(based on point value) at the end of the semester.
 I will not accept late work. You will receive assignments and
due dates with plenty of time to complete them. If you choose to
procrastinate, realize that computer issues at the last possible
 moment are not an excuse for late assignments. Please consider
submitting assignments during regular business hours when you
are able to receive technical assistance.

Assignments and Grading:

Name of assignment: Points: Learning Outcomes:

(corresponds to the
numbered list above)
Intro Assignment 50 points 4,8,9
Essay #1 (Poetry of 100 points 1-7,9 -11
Witness)
Essay #2 150 points 1-7, 9 -11
(Compare/Contrast)
Essay # 3 (Research) 250 points 1-11
Outside Projects 100-150 points (this is 1-11
where you can get
extra credit)
Discussion Boards 100 points 3-11

Reading Blog 150 points 1-11

E-Portfolio 100 points 1-11
*To calculate your final
grade, divide total
points earned by 1000

A= 900-1000
B= 800-899
C= 700-799
D =600-699
F = less than 600

*If you wish to be graded S/U, please contact me. Recognize that S/U
grades do not transfer.
Institutional Policies and Instructor Procedures
Attendance: Students are expected to attend and participate in all class meetings,
laboratories, and field trips. A student who expects to be absent due to
another school-sponsored activity or compelling personal reason must make
prior arrangements with the instructor. All course work must be made up as
directed by the instructor. A student who does not adhere to instructor and
College attendance requirements may be dropped from the course as
defined in the Yavapai College General Catalog.

To officially withdraw from a course, the student must complete a Yavapai

Course Withdrawal: College Change of Class Enrollment Form and submit it to the Registration
Office. Withdrawing from a course after the published deadline for
withdrawal requires instructor approval and signature. When a student
withdraws from a course, a “W” will appear on the student’s permanent
college record. If a student does not follow official procedures for
withdrawing from a course, failing grades may be posted on the student’s
permanent record.

Course mentoring: Contact the course instructor during office hours, through e-mail or phone, or
at the beginning/ending of a class session to arrange for additional course
assistance. Many student support services are also available to assist
students in successful course completion.
Honesty in academic work is a central element of the learning environment.
Academic Integrity: The presentation of another individual’s work as one’s own or the act of
seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating, plagiarism or other
dishonest means are violations of the College’s “Code of Conduct.” Failure
to abide by the terms and conditions of the “Code of Conduct” will result in
disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the College.
Definitions of plagiarism, cheating, and violation of copyright and penalties
for violation are available in the Yavapai College General Catalog.

Student Code of Respect for the rights of others and for the College and its property are
Conduct: fundamental expectations for every student. The “Code of Conduct” outlines
behavioral expectations, and explains the process for responding to
allegations of student misconduct.

Disability Resources: Yavapai College is committed to providing educational support services to

students with documented disabilities. Accommodations for a student must
be arranged by the student through the Disability Resources Coordinator
(Prescott Campus: 928.776.2079 or Verde Valley Campus: 928.634.6563).

Yavapai College is committed to providing a quality learning environment.

Cell Phone and Pager All cell phones and pagers must be placed in a non-audible mode while in
Policy: classrooms, computer labs, the library, the learning center, and testing
areas. Cell phones and pagers must be used outside these facilities.