What is English 1302? 
English 1302 is the second and final course in the Writing Program of Navarro College. It is a fully accredited course which fulfills the requirements of most second-semester composition courses taught in colleges and universities throughout the United States. 
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Are there any prerequisites for the course? 
Yes. You must have passed English 1301 or its equivalent at another accredited college or university. 
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Is there much difference between taking the course in-class and taking it online? 
While the content covered in the course and the assignments are the same, many people find a great deal of difference between the two options. For a fuller introduction to online instruction, check out the Orientation page to the course. 

Can I check out the syllabus?
You certainly can.  Click here.
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What is taught in English 1302? 
The focus of English 1302 is academic writing. More specifically, you will compose argumentative and research essays. Where the essays written in English 1301 were often written on topics of personal interest and expertise, those written for English 1302 will address ideas of others usually published in articles or textbooks. Additionally, at least one assignment will be a fully developed research paper. 
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What will I write about? 
Many instructors of English 1302 will have you write essays about literature. While literary studies are appropriate, the course is not exclusively an "introduction to literature." In fact, depending on the individual instructor, you may be directed to write academic essays in areas other than literature. 
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In this course, you will develop a research paper on some controversy associated with an important social issue.  You will choose the social issue and the controversy. You will develop an argumentative research paper in which you explore all sides of the controversy and positions and then develop a persuasive argument on behalf of your own position. You will be guided throughout the process of writing the research paper by instructions found in Unit 4. 
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Will I write other papers? 
Yes. You will be required to compose a number of other papers including three literary analyses and several short exercises and essays related to your research topic. Including the Research Paper Project, you will complete the majority of 26 exercises in all. 
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How will I be graded? 
You will receive a numerical grade on each exercise. Essays are worth 40% of your grade.  Daily grades and the research paper are worth 40%, while the final exam (an analysis of your research paper and its argument) is worth 20%.
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How long do I have to finish the work for the course? 
If you are enrolled for the Mini-mester, you have 3 weeks to complete your work.  If you are enrolled in a short course during a regular term, you will have 8 weeks to complete your assignments.  If you are enrolled in the summer terms, you have 12 weeks  from the day you enroll to complete all the assigned work.  If you have enrolled in a regular fall or spring semester, you have 15 weeks to complete all of your assigned work.
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Can I finish the work before the end of the term? 
Yes. You may finish the work at your own pace. 
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Is there a textbook for the course? 
Yes. The names of the textbooks are Jacobs and Roberts Literature, latest edition, and the Little Brown Handbook..  You can purchase these books directly from the bookstore at Navarro College (Ellis County Branch in Waxahachie or the Corsicana campus bookstore). 
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Who is the instructor for the course? 
Your instructor is Dr. Geoffrey Grimes, the creator and facilitator of English 1302 Online at Navarro College, has more than thirty years teaching experience in colleges and universities. (In fact, I'm the one who's writing this overview you're reading right now!) 
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If I have other questions, how can I reach you? 
You can call me at (972) 224-5421 and leave a voice message for me, or you can email me. I'll be happy to get back to you. 
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How do I enroll in the course? 
Check out the course Orientation and then the Registration link. 
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This page was last modified on July 4, 2007,
and is maintained by Dr. Geoffrey Grimes.
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