Course Title: Composition II

Course Number:
   ENG-106-W001
   2005-2006: ENGL-105-CW01
   (Prior to Fall 2005 - 30:102, Communication Skills II)
Semester Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ENGL-104 Composition I (30:101, Communication Skills I) ENG-105, Composition I, or ENG-102, Composition and Speech I. Students must have earned a C or higher grade in Composition I or Composition and Speech I before enrolling in Composition II.
Instructor: Steve Cameron, stcamero@niacc.edu
Course Description:

A continuation of ENG-105 Composition I, with an emphasis on argumentative and persuasive writing, on research methods, and on language. Students may be requested to use word processors, Writer's Workbench analyses, Writer's Workbench STEPS, and sentence structuring videos. Students must meet minimum competency requirements in writing to receive a grade of C or higher. (45-0)
Equivalent to ENGL-102, ENGL-105, 30-102, ENG-103.
Prerequisites: take ENG-105 or ENG-102; minimum grade C

Notes: P - Prerequisite, S - In addition to the technical requirements listed below for WebCT, students will also be required to use the Writer's Workbench software program which requires Microsoft Word. The Writer’s Workbench program is available for purchase online for approximately $100.00.

You may order a copy at http://www.writersworkbench.com/ or from the NIACC NIACC BookZone.

For those not wishing to purchase a personal copy of Writer’s Workbench, the program is available for use on NIACC computers in the Writers Workbench computer Lab in Beem Center at the Mason City campus or at the NIACC Charles City center.

Students can expect to:

1. Increase their ability to formulate sound written opinion by writing a minimum of five persuasive essays of acceptable style and mechanics;

2. Increase their ability to respond to written argument through analysis of the author's opinion and persuasive techniques;

3. Increase their ability to enter into discourse on matters of public policy through discussion and analysis of opinion as presented through the print media;

4. Acquire an understanding of the value and utility of academic research as it relates to

constructing effective written argument;

5. Increase their ability to approach received wisdom with a skeptical and critical eye;

6. Have fun and enjoy the class;

Course Academic Requirements:

1. At least five persuasive essays, one of which will be in-class (done online, but

timed); one may also be a written business plan for a proposed start-up company;

2. One persuasive research paper of approximately ten pages;

3. Daily readings of assigned text; this will generally be approximately 30 pages per week;

4. Participation in the discussion group on WebCT, as assigned;

Please note - This class may not be offered every term. See the current registration page for the complete list of courses offered each term.

Contact the NIACC Bookzone to find out the textbook requirements. Make sure to let them know that you want the course materials for this online course.
www.niaccbookzone.com or 641-422-4500.

Technical Requirements for online classes:

NIACC uses the ANGEL Learning Management System for most online courses. This works with Internet Explorer 7 or 8 and Mozilla Firefox 3 on Windows computers and Firefox (Not Safari) on Macintosh computers.

Contact the instructor via e-mail after registering for specific course instructions.

Course descriptions, requirements, syllabus, assignments and testing procedures are subject to change.

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