Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: ENGL 120 College Composition II Number of credits: 3 Course Description: Advanced practice in college-level writing from sources and in applying rhetorical strategies. Pre-/Co-requisites: ENGL 110 Course Objectives: To utilize a variety of sources to create research-based formal papers To cite sources according to MLA guidelines To explore various styles of writing, concentrating on clarity of ideas To analyze and critically discuss important issues including: Humans and nature Humans’ use of science and technology Diversity and its affect on language and attitudes Instructor: Damon Schneider Office: N/A Office Hours: Via phone Phone: 920-203-2452 Email: damon.schneider@dakotacollege.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule: Online. Textbook(s): Required Textbook – The St. Martin’s Guide to Writing, 11th Edition, Axelrod, Cooper. 978-1-319-05437-3 Course Requirements: Basic knowledge of MS Word and access to a computer and the internet at home or school. Paper 1 = 10 points or 10% Paper 2 = 15 points or 15% Paper 3 = 20 points or 20% Paper 4 (Research Paper) = 22 points or 22% Workshop Reviews = 10 points or 10% Discussion Topics = 8 points or 8% (each DT is worth 1 point) Research Journal = 4 points or 4%