Course Information

Composition 102

Instructor: Ms. Gayle Feng Checkett

Office: ACA 203 Q

Phone: 636-922-8574 email: gfeng@stchas.edu

Office Hours:

Required Materials: Literature and Ourselves by Henderson, Day, and Waller

Handbook (Troyka)

English Department Handbook

A good dictionary and thesaurus

Course Description: Eng. 102 is an advanced composition course. Writing assignments will be based on assigned reading/discussion /evaluation of essays, short stories, poetry, and drama. Students will learn to read, analyze, and research topics related to these assignments, and practice the corresponding required writing skills. (For more details regarding course objectives, see departmental handbook).

Assignments: Guided Writing in Class (Critical Thinking projects)

Homework Exercises

Reading Assignments

Essay Exam

4 essays, including final research project/exam

Grading: Your grades will be based on points received for the above assignments. You will also receive credit for in class activities and discussion; therefore, outside preparation is not only essential for your grade but for the success of the entire class. All assigned reading/homework is due at the beginning of class. Failure to do so may result in being marked absent. This course requires significant out of class reading, writing and thinking. Please bring your questions to class. If you have serious problems understanding course material or writing assignments, please see me during my office hours. In order to receive credit for late assignments, you must make advance arrangements with the instructor. All assignments must be turned in in order to pass the course. Emergency absences when papers are due will only be excused with verifiable documentation.

Support Services: Any student with diagnosed problems with reading/writing is

eligible for testing, tutoring, and assistance with test taking and

writing. Please see Pam Bova, who will then arrange for appropriate

services privately with your instructors. The ACE center also has tutors available to assist students with revision/study skills.

Format: *All assignments done outside the classroom must be typed, double spaced

with your name, date, and assignment number in the upper left corner.

Correct MLA form is required.

*If assignments are more than one page long, connect the pages with a staple,

paper clip, or folder.

* If you would like your final essay mailed back to you, please submit it with self-addressed, stamped 8/11 envelope

Attendance: Class participation is an essential part of this course and will be reflected in your grade. See me if you miss more than 2 class periods to discuss

whether or not you will be able to fulfill the course requirements. For each

absence after 2, you will lose 30 points from your total grade.