Revision: S. Chu,
October, 1998

DEPARTMENT: Academic Programs
CURRICULUM: Visual, Literary and Performing Arts
COURSE TITLE: Composition
COURSE NUMBER: ENG 102
TYPE OF COURSE: Academic Transfer
        Special Requirement Met: College Composition
AREA(S) OF KNOWLEDGE: None
COURSE LENGTH: 1 quarter
CREDIT HOURS: 5
LECTURE HOURS: 55
LAB HOURS: 0
CLASS SIZE: 28
PREREQUISITES: 2.0 or higher in ENG 101 (Composition)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Continuation of the composition sequence with further instruction and practice in writing,
and with concentration on the critical reading and writing techniques needed
for preparation and completion of documented essays.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES ADDRESSED:

• Communication - Read and listen actively to learn and communicate. Speak and write
  effectively for personal, academic and career purposes.
• Human Relations - Use social interactive skills to work in groups effectively.
  Recognize the diversity of cultural influences and values.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving - Think critically in evaluating information,
• solving problems and making decisions.
• Technology - Select and use appropriate technological tools for personal, academic and
• career tasks.
• Personal Responsibility - Be motivated and able to continue learning and adapt to change.
  Value one's own skills, abilities, ideas and art. Take pride in one's work.
  Be aware of civic and environmental issues.
• Information Literacy - Access and evaluate information from a variety of sources and
  contexts, including technology. Use information to achieve personal, academic, and career<> goals,
  as well as to participate in a democratic society.

GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course the student will:

1. Have expanded on the writing processes developed in ENG 101.
2. Use summary, response, and interpretation as strategies to understand and
   analyze reading.
3. Develop a sense of what is important to quote, paraphrase, or summarize, and
   how to do so.
4. Build skills in researching secondary and primary sources (including CD ROM
   databases, web sites, and other electronic sources) to be used in an extended research essay.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

1. Interpretation
2. Reviewing thesis/topic statement
3. Responding to/analyzing readings
4. Using quotations/summary
5. Comparison and evaluation of sources
6. Printed sources
7. Electronic sources
8. MLA documentation
9. Research
10. Internet research tools
11. Library research tools
12. Argument