One current dictionary. R equirements English 102 requires classroom discussion of the assigned literary texts. Consequently, many class sessions will start off with a brief quiz to ensure that everyone is doing the reading. For many of the texts, the instructor will provide sets of probing questions specifically designed to elicit thorough classroom interaction and possible essay topics. Students will compose two 5 page literary analysis papers based upon their own critical thinking, reading, writing, and interpretive skills.
Outside research is optional.
Any paper involving research must be documented according to the MLA style. For each essay assignment, students will receive a sheet consisting of numerous prompts, questions, angles, and focal points related to many literary texts. These hand-outs will supply a detailed description of each paper s overall requirements and will aid students in writing these critical texts. If a student wishes to write her paper on a topic or angle not listed on a specific hand-out, she must get her idea approved by the instructor well in advance of the assignment s due date. Students must save an additional copy of each paper they submit.