Faculty Syllabus
ENGL-1302 English Composition II
Latasha Goodwyn
Credit Spring 2026
Section(s)
ENGL-1302-011 (16494)
LEC MW 12:00pm - 1:20pm RRC RRC2 2226.00
ENGL-1302-091 (16547)
LEC DIL ONL DIL
ENGL-1302-148 (16582)
LEC MW 9:00am - 10:20am RRC RRC8 8305.00
Course Subjects
Course Description
In this course, you will read and analyze short stories from premodern and postmodern writers. We will examine how literature reflects the historical, social, and cultural concerns of its time, including ideas about class, gender, identity, belonging, realism, and feminism.
As modern readers, you will consider how these texts remain relevant today and how they connect to contemporary culture, media, and language.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in ENGL 1302 requires successful completion of ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a grade of C or higher. Proof may be required, and the instructor will verify eligibility.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Upon completion of ENGL 1302, students will be able to:
● Analyze and interpret a variety of texts through literary, critical, and/or contextual
approaches.
● Write objectively, concisely, and analytically in a style that clearly communicates meaning,
builds credibility, and inspires belief or action
● Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative research processes
● Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within focused academic
arguments, including two or more research-based essays
● Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence
● Apply the conventions of style manual appropriate to the English discipline (MLA)
Course Requirements
Course Requirements
- You will complete at least 4,000 words of writing, including essays, revisions, and short assignments.
- Detailed instructions and grading criteria will be provided for each assignment.
Lecture and Class Discussion
- Learning occurs through a combination of instructor-led lectures and student-centered discussions.
- The instructor will provide historical and literary context for readings.
- You are expected to actively contribute to discussions and group work.
- Participation requires familiarity with all assigned readings.
- You should become knowledgeable about multiple texts in preparation for essay exams and written responses.
Attendance and Participation
Regular attendance and active participation are expected. You must engage in class discussions and complete group and discussion-based assignments as scheduled.
Assignment Due Dates and Late Work Policy
- All assignments are due by 7:00 a.m. on the listed due date.
- Assignments remain open for three additional days and close permanently at 7:00 a.m.
- No late penalty will be applied during this grace period.
- After the close date, assignments will not be accepted.
- Final papers may not be submitted late and will not be accepted after May 3 at 7:00 a.m.
- Do not email assignments unless explicitly instructed to do so by the instructor.
- Please do not submit doctor’s notes.
Orientation Requirement
You must complete the Syllabus Quiz within the first seven days of class. Course assignments will remain locked until the quiz is completed.
Incomplete Policy
Incompletes are granted only in rare circumstances (e.g., documented accident or serious injury). To qualify, you must have completed at least 70% of the course with a passing grade.
Grades and Grading
Final grades are determined by weighted categories as follows:
|
Component |
Percentage |
|
Discussion |
20% |
|
Quizzes |
10% |
|
Essays |
30% |
|
Research Paper |
40% |
|
Total |
100% |
Letter Grade Scale
|
Grade |
Percentage |
|
A |
90–100% |
|
B |
80–89% |
|
C |
70–79% |
|
D |
60–69% |
|
F |
0–59% |
Academic Integrity and Scholastic Dishonesty
All submitted work must reflect the student’s original thought and analysis.
AI Use Policy
Permitted Uses:
- Creating outlines
- Checking grammar and spelling
- Revising sentences
- Summarizing texts for understanding
- Supporting textual analysis
Prohibited Uses:
- Having AI generate entire papers or specific sections of papers
Important Notes:
- Instruction will be provided on responsible AI use.
- Packback includes AI detection indicators (low, medium, high).
- High AI scores often correlate with weaker academic performance.
- If work is flagged, the instructor will explain concerns and offer guidance for improvement.
Essay Requirements
- Essays must include specific textual evidence from assigned course readings.
- Evidence must be quoted directly from the primary text.
- Only course materials may be used; no external sources are permitted for essays or deep dives.
Academic Dishonesty Process
- The instructor will review the evidence with the student.
- After discussion, the instructor will assess the appropriate penalty.
Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
- You with approved accommodations will have SAS notify the instructor.
- Accommodations take effect only after official notice is received.
- Accommodations are not retroactive.
- Submit documentation during the first week of class.
- More information is available through the ACC Student Accessibility Services website.
PAPER ASSIGNMENTS:
Paper Submissions
- Submit papers in Blackboard → Unit folders → PackBack tool.
- You can edit your paper until:
A) it’s graded, or
B) 3 days after the due date, whichever comes first. - Sometimes, you may also need to upload to Blackboard directly (see announcements).
Formats: PDF or Word.
Rules:
- Do not email papers or ask if I received them.
- Check your submission by:
- Email receipt, or
- Clicking your submission in Blackboard (you’ll see confirmation).
Essay Requirements:
- Must use direct quotes from primary sources (class texts only).
- No outside sources, except for the research paper.
Assignments:
- 3 papers (the 3rd is the research paper).
- Quizzes (MLA quiz, Syllabus, quiz, pre-writing activities)
- 3 discussion posts (lowest grade dropped).
Readings
"The Yellow Wallpaper" -Charlotte Perkins Gilman
"Lamb to Slaughter"- Roald Dahl
"The Scholarship Jacket"- Marta Salinas
"The Necklace" Guy de Maupassant
"The Man Who was Almost a Man" Richard Wright
"A Good Man is Hard to Find"- Flannery O'Connor
"Good Country People" -- --
"Everything that Rises Must Converge" -- --
Office Hours
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