English Composition II with Sarah Surma
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As a continuation of the lessons in English Composition I, this college English composition course focuses on writing analysis and argument. Lessons also explore academic research writing, critical thinking, citation, and documentation.
Students who took the first college English composition course will use a variety of readings to develop several modes of writing, including evaluation, literary analysis, classification, media analysis, illustration, and research-based writing.
In Professor Surma's version of ENG102 students can expect a much more engaging course including,
Diverse Communication Methods
- E-mail communication gives students the opportunity to submit partial work for review or ask less urgent questions.
- In-class discussion forums offer students a space to ask general assignment or course lesson questions as well as communicate with their peers.
Assignment Guidance Materials
- Assignment guidance materials further explain assignment objectives and expectations, they provide helpful tips and sample thesis statements, and finally, they offer suggested essay structures.
Preliminary Essay Evaluations
- Preliminary essay evaluations (optional) give students the opportunity to have their drafts evaluated by me prior to submitting the final copy for grading.
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The course was very informative for developing papers with the proper MLA format, gathering research, and analyzing literature.
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The course was very informative for developing papers with the proper MLA format, gathering research, and analyzing literature.
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This course was great, and not overwhelmingly difficult. :)
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This course was great, and not overwhelmingly difficult. :)
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The course was very helpful throughout the English course because I had many tools and study materials that were offered to me! Also, having the close access to the professor was a big help!! In the future I may sign up for more courses! Its great!
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The course was very helpful throughout the English course because I had many tools and study materials that were offered to me! Also, having the close access to the professor was a big help!! In the future I may sign up for more courses! Its great!
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This course was an excellent online course. Very straightforward and everything that is required is clearly stated.
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This course was an excellent online course. Very straightforward and everything that is required is clearly stated.
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this course requires you to read Frankenstein by Marry Shelly. You also have to write approximately 8-9 essays.
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It was a very well-organized course. I do not see anything needing to change.
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It was a very well-organized course. I do not see anything needing to change.
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it was perfect, i loved it.
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it was perfect, i loved it.
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A good course.
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A good course.
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this course requires you to read Frankenstein by Marry Shelly. You also have to write approximately 8-9 essays.
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This course requires you to write a bunch of essays, but it gives you what you need to do so.
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This course challenged overall essay writing as well as analyzing novels and other critique essays.
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Simple and easy course. Well suited for those who don't have a lot of time to dedicate to the class.
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This course was very well organized and helped strengthen my reading and writing skills.
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the course is good for all level learners
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Intense, but accomplishing.
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My Experience:
I received a Bachelor of Science in Human Services and Management and a Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training/E-Learning from University of Phoenix. I have taught an array of online entry-level English courses where I specialize in assisting students develop their writing skills.
What Students Can Expect:
I have a passion for teaching online, and my dedication to student success is evident by my consistent presence and convenient availability in the virtual classroom. I understand that it is imperative for students to receive answers to their questions quickly so that they feel comfortable moving forward in the course and with assignments. When students understand course concepts, they gain a learning confidence that allows them to move through the course at their preferred pace. Students will also benefit from supplemental guidance materials that clearly explain assignment expectations as well as general writing tips.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe literary and media genres.
- Write a variety of essays requiring analysis, evaluation, and research.
- Choose effective organization patterns to support an essay's rhetorical style.
- Examine literary and media techniques to appreciate and analyze purpose, audience, and agenda.
- Examine plot, setting, characterization, theme, and point of view in film and literature.
- Conduct research in the library, online, and through interviews, and incorporate that research into written arguments.
- Read, interpret, and evaluate primary and secondary sources.
- Create strong thesis statements based on an analysis of information contained in primary and secondary sources.
- Appropriately document sources using Modern Language Association (MLA) style.
- Compose well-supported and well-organized essays based on research and/or personal experience.
- Revise essays to reflect correct usage, syntax grammar, and mechanics.
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1 | Reading Literature |
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2 | Language Use |
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3 | Examining Fiction |
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4 | Evaluation |
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5 | Writing about Literature |
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6 | The Interview |
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7 | Research |
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8 | Media Analysis |
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9 | Illustration |
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10 | Classification |
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11 | Review |
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StraighterLine suggests, though does not require, that students take English Composition I or its equivalent before enrolling in English Composition II.
Any authorized version of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein published in 1818. ISBN: 9780743487580. This text is available for Free Download at this site.
This course follows the research guidelines of the Modern Language Association (MLA). These guidelines were most recently revised in 2003 in the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (6th ed.). A summary of these guidelines is provided in the Purdue Online Writing Lab.
StraighterLine provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing percentage is 70% or higher. If you have chosen a Partner College to award credit for this course, your final grade will be based upon that college's grading scale. Only passing scores will be considered by Partner Colleges for an award of credit.
There are a total of 1000 points in the course:
Topic |
Assessment |
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Graded Quiz A-1: Plagiarism |
NA - Required |
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Graded Quiz 1.1: Reading Literature |
30 |
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Graded Quiz 1.2: Frankenstein |
10 |
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Graded Quiz 2.1: Symbolism, Allegory, and Irony |
30 |
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Graded Quiz 2.2: Frankenstein |
10 |
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Writing Assignment 2-B: Final Draft of the Comic Strip or Political Cartoon Analysis Essay |
50 |
3 |
Graded Quiz 3.1: Frankenstein |
10 |
4 |
Graded Quiz 4.1: Evaluation |
30 |
4 |
Graded Quiz 4.2: Frankenstein |
10 |
4 |
Comprehensive Graded Exam: Frankenstein |
150 |
4 |
Writing Assignment 4-B: Final Draft of the Evaluation Essay |
75 |
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Graded Quiz 5.1: Thesis Development |
10 |
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Graded Quiz 5.2: Revising and Editing |
30 |
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Writing Assignment 5-B: Final Draft of the Frankenstein Application Essay |
75 |
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Graded Quiz 6.1: Interviewing |
30 |
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Graded Quiz 7.1: Argument Letter |
30 |
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Graded Quiz 7.2: Research and Citation |
30 |
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Writing Assignment 7-B: Final Draft of the Research Proposal Letter |
50 |
8 |
Graded Quiz 8.1: Media Analysis |
30 |
8 |
Writing Assignment 8-B: Final Draft of the Media Analysis |
50 |
9 |
Graded Quiz 9.1: Illustration |
30 |
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Writing Assignment 9-B: Final Draft of the Illustration Essay |
100 |
10 |
Final Graded Quiz 10.1: Classification |
30 |
10 |
Writing Assignment 10-B: Final Draft of the Classification Essay |
100 |
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1000 |
As a continuation of the lessons in English Composition I, this college English composition course focuses on writing analysis and argument. Lessons also explore academic research writing, critical thinking, citation, and documentation.
Students who took the first college English composition course will use a variety of readings to develop several modes of writing, including evaluation, literary analysis, classification, media analysis, illustration, and research-based writing.
In Professor Surma's version of ENG102 students can expect a much more engaging course including,
Diverse Communication Methods
- E-mail communication gives students the opportunity to submit partial work for review or ask less urgent questions.
- In-class discussion forums offer students a space to ask general assignment or course lesson questions as well as communicate with their peers.
Assignment Guidance Materials
- Assignment guidance materials further explain assignment objectives and expectations, they provide helpful tips and sample thesis statements, and finally, they offer suggested essay structures.
Preliminary Essay Evaluations
- Preliminary essay evaluations (optional) give students the opportunity to have their drafts evaluated by me prior to submitting the final copy for grading.