Faculty

ENGL-1302 English Composition II

Megan Wallace

Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

ENGL-1302-060 (29053)
LEC TuTh 3:00pm - 4:20pm EGN EGN1 1234

ENGL-1302-095 (29146)
LEC TuTh 1:30pm - 2:50pm EGN EGN1 1234

ENGL-1302-104 (29147)
LEC MW 3:00pm - 4:20pm EGN EGN1 1234

ENGL-1302-115 (29148)
LEC MW 1:30pm - 2:50pm EGN EGN1 1234

ENGL-1302-130 (28717)
LEC TuTh 12:00pm - 1:20pm EGN EGN1 1234

Course Requirements

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to English 1302: Composition II! This course is a continuation of ENGL 1301 and is in many ways a sequel to that course. In this course, we will explore the importance of critical thinking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on writing and learning as a recursive and collaborative process. We will focus on the foundational skills and critical lenses that can help to navigate texts specifically and the world at large, and we will do so with a framework designed to empower your own agency and responsibility. One of our continuing goals will be to grow as clearer and more confident communicators, but with a large emphasis on literary arts, and more intensive discourse around various texts. In addition, we will also further develop our research skills and analytical voice through multiple projects. Throughout this course, we will read and compose in a variety of genres (and media). This specific section will often ask you to think of writing both critically and creatively.

Readings

This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) section. In place of required textbooks, all textbook materials needed for the class will be available online to students free of charge. Students may print copies of the resources but will be responsible for printing costs. Course materials may be Open Educational Resources (OER).

Students are expected to have a copy of the day’s required reading on the day the reading is to be discussed. Depending on the lesson, you may also need to bring a copy of your own writing. You may bring either a paper copy that you have printed, or a digital copy on a laptop or tablet.

Writing tools must be brought every day of class—this means either a laptop, tablet, or notebook, paper and pen/pencil. Ideally, you should bring a laptop or tablet every day of class. A laptop or tablet is the only electronic device allowed to be used in the classroom, and only at prescribed times. Personal cell phones, headphones, Air Pods etc. will not be utilized. Inappropriately using technology will result in penalties to your grade. My expectation is for you to participate when you’re present; being on a phone is not being present.

Course Subjects

Course Overview

This course is organized around four major projects that build in complexity and purpose over the semester. While the overall workload remains consistent, each project is designed to help you develop new skills by building on work you have already done.

We begin with personal writing to establish voice, reflection, and confidence. From there, we move into academic literary analysis, research-driven interpretation, and finally a multimodal project that asks you to synthesize ideas across texts and media.

Across the semester, you will complete:

One personal narrative
Two research-driven literary essays
One multimodal remix project

Although each project is individually authored, many parts of the process—discussion, brainstorming, drafting ideas, and peer work—will happen collaboratively in class.

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)