Faculty

ENGL-1302 English Composition II

Meagan Pike Dean

Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

ENGL-1302-219 (16620)
LEC MW 10:10am - 11:30am EGN EGN1 1235

ENGL-1302-250 (34735)
LEC MW 12:40pm - 2:10pm PFH

Topical Focus

Overview

1302 builds on the writing process, research, and analysis skills developed in 1301. Our goals for the semester are to:

Hone our research skills and our use of primary vs secondary sources
Apply our textual analysis skills to a variety of texts and modes.
Grow in our use of writerly choices and use of effective rhetorical strategies
Collaborate with our peers to improve both written and oral communication skills

This Liberal Arts Gateway course aims not just to prepare students for future academic endeavors, but to offer a chance for students to apply their research and writing skills to issues that matter to them – to make the here and now more just. The course readings and assignments will ask students to critically consider diverse communities, audiences, and purposes for writing. Course assignments will ask students to draw upon their unique knowledge and experiences, choosing topics and communities that matter to them and examining an array of human experiences to determine what we can do to save the world.

Course Requirements

Instructional Methodology

Instruction will be workshop and seminar-based, to also include lectures and small group activities as needed. We will work together as we practice and hone our skills as writers. We will carry class conversations into our writing, and we will use our writing to explore ideas and develop skills that are valuable for future post-secondary work and beyond.

Assignments	Due Date (s)	Min. Points	Max Pts
Literacy Narrative* 2-3 pages, 500-700 words	Feb 16	5	10
Reading Reflections (4) 1-1.5 pages, 250-350 words	#1: Feb 10 #2: Mar 9 #3: Apr 7 #4: May 8	n/a	5 each (20 total)
Participation Overall (see below) Writing Reflections/Discussion Boards Project Prep and Peer Check Ins	As assigned in class	n/a	20
	As assigned in class	n/a	10
	As assigned in class	n/a	10
Theory of Writing* 2-3 pages, 500-700 words	May 11	5	10
*YPAR Project Elements* (T) = Team, (I) = Individual
Phase 1: Investigating a Problem
(T) Annotated Bib 3 entries per person; 100-150 words per entry	Feb 18	n/a	10
(I) Memo 1: Observational/Investigative 2 pages, 500-600 words	Mar 1	5	10
(I) Memo 2: Interview 2 pages 500-600 words	Mar 5	5	10
Phase 2: Analyzing and Sharing Findings
(T) Proposal Submission to ACC Student Research Symposium 150-200 words	Mar 11	n/a	5
Final Report: Part A: (T) Illustration of Findings Part B: (I) Argument and Recommendations* Part C: (T) Presentation 400-500 words	Mar 27	5	10
	Mar 30	5	10
	Apr 6 (in class)	n/a	5
Phase 3: Taking Action
(T) Action Plan ~1 page, 250-300 words	Apr 6	2	5

*Specific details for earning max points will be provided in each assignment Total points: 180

Final Course Grade

To receive an “A” in the course, students must:

Submit all asterisked (*) and underlined assignments
Earn max points on 2 of the 3 asterisked (*) assignments
Earn over 160 total points in the course

To receive a “B” in the course, students must:

Submit all asterisked (*) and underlined assignments
Earn max points on 1 of the 3 asterisked (*) assignments
Earn 140-159 total points in the course

To receive a “C” in the course, students must:

Submit all asterisked (*) and underlined assignments
Earn 120 - 139 total points in the course

To receive a “D” in the course, students must:

Earn 100-129 total points in the course

Students earning less than 100 points in the course will receive an “F”.

Readings

Required Texts and Materials

No required textbook
Course readings and materials provided via Blackboard
Required: a physical notebook/journal that you bring to class each day. The type/style of the notebook is at student discretion — find one that you’ll enjoy writing in and like using!

Course Subjects

- research methods

- research writing

- narrative

- critical analysis

- writing process

- collaboratie writing

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of English 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)

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

The following outcomes are developed in all Composition courses:

expanded critical reading ability;
strengthened written communication skills, characterized by
- ability to write to the specifications of an assignment;
- ability to develop a thesis, locate and select credible sources applicable to the thesis, and write an essay of the specified length that responds to the thesis;
- ability to use standard American English writing conventions (grammar, spelling, usage, punctuation, and formatting) and the ability to communicate to readers with clarity and fluency.

improved critical thinking, characterized by
- examination of multiple components of a larger issue,
- synthesis and evaluation of multiple perspectives,
- consideration of moral/ethical questions.