ENC 1102 - Composition II

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or higher.
ENC 1102 is an advanced composition course with an emphasis placed on critical thinking skills, conducting research, and research based writing using MLA documentation. Students will practice proper and correct in-text citations, will compile a Works Cited and will demonstrate synthesis and seamless integration of sources into their writing, with a strong emphasis on understanding and avoiding plagiarism. Students will be trained in the identification and searching of major databases found in SJR STATE electronic resources and will write several documented papers and one longer research paper. Students will make an oral presentation. Course content may focus on the main styles of argumentation OR a study of literary techniques, conventions, and genres, either undertaken as a foundation for writing about and with primary and secondary sources. An exit grade of “C” or higher is required. ENC 1102 is a Gordon Rule writing course as defined by SBE Rule 6A-10.030.

Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Classification: A.A. Transferable

Contact Hours: 3
Hours: 3