WELCOME TO ENGLISH 102

Sections I02 and I04, Spring 2008

Here are the course syllabus (books, objectives, grading), links to orientation materials for the new WebCT 6.0, and directions for accessing the course website. Since familiarity with the new WebCT is essential to succeeding in this online class, you should review all the linked materials before the semester starts. Contact me at the email address given below if you have any questions.

INSTRUCTOR

Travis Gordon, travisgordon@mindspring.com, 738-7785

ORIENTATION

The college will be using a new version of WebCT for the spring 2008 semester. It is important that you learn about the new procedures for setting up your account before then. You are responsible for following the directions given in the following links:

Creating my WebCT Account

Adding courses to my WebCT account

The Office of Online Learning offers WebCT training for students. To register and see a list of available training dates, go to http://www.midlandstech.com/distance/WebCT Workshop FormTest.htm

You should review the Distance Learning Frequently Asked Questions.  This module will provide you with some answers to common problems, some troubleshooting tips, and some ways to access some help. If this is your first time using the new version of WebCT, it is highly recommended that you review the What is WebCT.

During the first week of classes, we will complete additional orientation activities online to familiarize you with specific course requirements.

ACCESSING
THE COURSE

The website for this course is set up for self-registration. After you have followed the directions for setting up your WebCT account, you can add the course to your account. Currently there is no material on the site, but I will be adding a few orientation exercises in a few weeks if you would like to begin working on them. The complete course site will not be available until the first day of the spring semester. Email me at my Mindspring account if you have questions.

TEXTS

The following texts will be available at the MTC bookstore on Beltline (NOT Airport) or via the Web on sites like Amazon.com [http://www.amazon.com] or ECampus [http://www.ecampus.com/homepage_html.html]. There are other textbook sites. If you are ordering your books from an online textbook website, you are responsible for getting the books by the time classes start. You must pay for fast delivery if ordering at the last minute.

Fowler, H. Ramsey, and Jane E. Aaron. The Little, Brown Handbook. 10th ed. New York: Pearson Longman, 2007.

Kirszner, Laurie G., and Stephen R. Mandell. Literature: Reading, Reacting, and Writing, 6^th ed. Boston: Heinle, 2007.

PREREQUISITES

English 101

COURSE
DESCRIPTION

This is a college transfer course in which the following topics are presented: development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, literary analysis, and research. An introduction to literary genres is also provided.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completing Eng 214, you should

• Be able to generate and comprehend written communication through writing coherent critical and analytical essays, and through reading and analyzing literature in a variety of genres.

• Be able to evaluate the validity of ideas through analytical thought and problem solving in reading, research, and critical papers.

• Have organizational and research skills which will enable them to locate, analyze, and synthesize information from both traditional and electronic sources.

MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS

The student is required to:

• Read and submit written responses to assigned literary works.

• At least twice weekly, submit comments that contribute to the class discussions.

• Participate in one chat session each week

• Write three critical essays on literature and revise them based on suggestions from the class and the instructor.

• Compile and submit an annotated bibliography for a research paper.

• Submit a research paper on a literary work.

• Submit a final exam completed at home.

COURSE
GRADE

Your grade for the course will be calculated as follows. For the role of participation, check the course FAQ on the course website on your first visit.

OTHER
HELPFUL
RESOURCES

MTC Distance Learning
MTC Bookstore
Tuition Information
Distance Learning Frequently Asked Questions