Course Description

Composition II is a writing course with emphasis on both literature and research.  The course develops critical thinking through the study of literature, the use of advanced research techniques, and the writing of analytical/critical and researched essays.  Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

Formulate an analytical/argumentative thesis.
Express ideas logically and clearly in a coherent essay with sound, supportive data.
Compose original, analytical/critical essays in response to literature.
Analyze the short story, poetry and drama using the elements of literature such as plot, setting, character, point of view, form, tone, style, symbolism, and theme, from different critical perspectives.
Access and evaluate source material using current information literacy skills.
Summarize, paraphrase, quote and synthesize source material using MLA documentation.
Apply research skills by composing a multi-source paper that proves a scholarly thesis and is free of plagiarism.
Revise, edit, and proofread to produce polished, final drafts with a minimum of errors in grammar, mechanics and diction.