ENG 102-051: Course Syllabus

Union County College

I n s t r u c t o r : Ms. Juliana Anselmini
O ff i c e H o u r s : by appointment only
I.

E m a i l : juliana.anselmini@ucc.edu
B l o g : http://ucceng102.weebly.com

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II. Course Description: ENG 102

English 102 is the second half of a two semester sequence which focuses on the continued
development of the students skill in writing expository prose as well as an introduction to
literature. Prerequisites: a passing grade in ENG 101 or ENG 111 | ENG 112. Students
MUST complete these courses, which includes completing an Incomplete, before taking
ENG 102
I I I . C o u r s e L e a r n i n g O u t c o m e s : by the end of the semester each student will
Produce a well-defined thesis on a literary topic pertinent to the course and develop it into
an effective and well-organized essay
Demonstrate in writing the standards of grammar and style in a discipline-specific context.
Integrate the reading, analysis, and discussion of literature into writing processes.
Complete research that distinguishes among a variety of resources based on a standard
criterion.
Produce a research paper specific to the humanities to demonstrate competency in ethical
thinking and information literacy.
I V. S t u d e n t R e s o u rc e s :
1. Te x t b o o k : Mays, Kelly J. The Portable Norton Introduction to Literature. Eleventh
Edition, W.W. Norton & Company, 2014.
2. M a t e r i a l s : Notebook/Journal
V. C o u r s e R e q u i re m e n t s :
1. A t t e n d a n c e P o l i c y :
Two (2) absences are allowed.
Three (3) absences will result in the loss of a full letter grade.
Three (3) tardies exceeding 5 minutes will result in an absence.
ASSIGNMENTS DUE DIGITALLY ON DUE DATE REGARDLESS OF ABSENCE!
2. C l a s s P a r t i c i p a t i o n : Participation is essential to your success in this class. Writing
is a social activity and much of the growth and development will occur in class working
with peers. Attendance, preparation, and active participation will impact your grade.
3. R e a d i n g A s s i g n m e n t s : s e e s a m p l e s c h e d u l e
4. Wr i t i n g A s s i g n m e n t s
1. I n f o r m a l - Informal writings will be in the form of journals, responses to
reading, and blog entries.

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ENG 102-051: Course Syllabus

2. F o r m a l - There will be 5 formal essays in the semester that will consist of

literary analysis and showcase your mastery of ideas introduced in the
text, class discussions, and more.

5. We b p a g e : Each student will create a Weebly webpage for class. This will showcase
your writing and create an audience for your work. Your classmates will have access to
your writings.
6. I n f o r m a t i o n L i t e r a c y R e q u i r e m e n t : By the conclusion of the semester, all
students who pass English 102 will have demonstrated in at least one substantial graded
essay, that they understand the fundamentals of research. This will include doing basic
research, being able to evaluate sources and citing at least three of these sources in the
proper MLA style in the graded essay. Some of these sources must be electronic,
including but not necessarily limited to the Internet. Students must pass this essay with a
grade of C or higher, and students will not be allowed to pass it unless they can
adequately demonstrate their ability in this area to quote and integrate multiple
sources.
VI. Grading:
Grades will be determined as follows:
1. Formal Essays - 60 %
2. Attendance/Participation - 15 %
3. Informal Writings and Quizzes - 20 %
4. Website - 5 %
**Specific rubrics will be provided for all major assignments.
V I I . Te a c h i n g M e t h o d o l o g i e s :
A variety of approaches to reading and writing methods is encouraged at UCC. Teaching
strategies are
1. Workshops
2. Peer Response
3. Conferences
4. Projects
5. Written Feedback

ENG 102-051: Course Schedule

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CLASS SCHEDULE
Time: MW 7:10 - 8:30 PM (1 hr 20 min.)
Day

Date

Activity

Assignment/Assessment

ToGo

1/25

No class (Snow Day)

1/28

Introduction & Welcome; Syllabus

(Tutorial on weebly) and expectations

Departmental Writing Sample

Presentation of Bio
Weebly URL due - Google Doc
Drop Period Ends Tomorrow

25

2/1

Goals; Reverse Poem; Perspective

Weebly full setup DUE

Literary terms

24

2/3

On Literature and critical approaches

Literary terms

Late Drop Period Ends 2/5

23

2/8

Sonnets (645) and Shakespeare (569)

Assign Essay 1

Weebly response DUE

22

2/10

Carpe Diem Poems (504), Sex Without

Love (554); Review Essay 1

Response Due
Quiz on Critical Approaches

21

2/15

No class (Presidents Day)

Weebly response DUE

2/17

Writing Workshop

Essay #1 RD Due

2/22

Class cancelled - Complete Module on

Canvas

Essay #1 DUE

2/24

Symbolism - (573-579)

Response Due

19

2/29

The Yellow Wallpaper, The Story of an

Hour

Weebly response DUE

18

3/2

Barbie Doll, Literary Criticism

Response Due

17

3/7

Interpreter of Maladies( 337) / Namesake,

Persepolis Reading DUE

Weebly response DUE

16

3/9

Writing Workshop

Response Due
Essay #2 RD Due

15

3/14

Africa (522), A Far Cry from Africa (533),

On being brought from Africa to America

Weebly response Due

Conferences this week

14

20

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Time: MW 7:10 - 8:30 PM (1 hr 20 min.)
Day

Date

Activity

Assignment/Assessment

ToGo

3/16

Narrative Poems and Dramatic Monologue

Essay #2 DUE
Conferences this week

3/21

No class (Spring Recess)

Have fun!

3/23

No class (Spring Recess)

Have fun!

3/28

Whitman

3/30

Whitman

Response Due; A Supermarket

in California Ginsberg Due

11

4/4

Writing Workshop; Dickinson, Thomas

Weebly response DUE; RD Due

Last day to withdraw

10

4/6

Frost

Essay #3 DUE

4/11

Tennyson, Wordsworth, Shelley

Weebly response DUE

4/13

Intro to Hamlet

Response Due

4/18

Hamlet; To Be or Not To Be

Weebly response DUE

4/20

Hamlet; To Be or Not To Be

Essay #4 DUE

4/25

Hamlet; To Be or Not To Be

Weebly response DUE

4/27

Hamlet; To Be or Not To Be

Response Due

5/2

Hamlet; To Be or Not To Be

Weebly response DUE

5/4

Writing Workshop

Response Due

5/9

Final Prompt

Essay #5 DUE

13

12

F i n a l E x a m We e k - M a y 1 0 t h - 1 6 t h

ENG 102-051: Course Outcomes

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General Education Goals

and Objectives

Student Learning Outcomes

Assessment Methods of
Outcomes

NJCC Goal Category: Written and Oral Communication

a: Comprehend and evaluate practice skill in writing and
what they read, hear and
critical thinking
see.

Class discussion and formal

and informal writing

b: State and evaluate the

views and findings of others

demonstrate the ability to read

and write on the college level;
demonstrate an understanding
of writing as a process

Formal essays integrating

multiple sources in an
appropriate style

c: Logically and persuasively

state and support orally and
in writing their points of view
or findings

construct a well-defined thesis

on a topic pertinent to the
course and develop it into an
effective and well-organized
essay

Class discussion, formal

and informal essays

d: Evaluate, revise, and edit

their communication

demonstrate in writing the

standards of grammar and
style; correct errors in
mechanics to develop a clear
and readable style

Formal essays

NJ CCC Integrated Goals: Ethical Reasoning and Action

a: Analyze and evaluate the demonstrate an understanding
strengths and weaknesses of of writing as a process
different perspectives on an
ethical issue or situation

Class discussion and

presentation; formal and
informal essays

b: Take a position on an
ethical issue or a situation
and defend it with logical
arguments

Class discussion and

presentation; formal and
informal essays

discuss the ethical dimensions

in writing, research, and other
forms of communication

NJCC Integrated Goals: Information Literacy

a: Identify and address an
information need

conduct effective research on a Class discussion and

chosen topic, using both
presentation; formal,
Library and Internet resources research-based essay

b: Access information
effectively and efficiently

conduct effective research on a Class presentation; formal,

chosen topic, using both
research-based essay that
Library and Internet resources measures students ability
to locate, evaluate, and use
information to demonstrate
a thesis

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c. Evaluate and think
critically about information

complete research that

distinguishes among a variety
of resources based on a
standard criteria

Formal essays

d: Use information effectively utilize computer software to

Class presentation; formal,
for a specific purpose.
present data on a specific topic research-based essay
or issue
e. Use information ethically
and legally.

demonstrate an understanding Formal essays

of the rules of academic
integrity by citing sources
accurately following an
appropriate documentation
style (preferably the MLA Style)