Which Composition II Course Should I Take?

You Have a Choice. . .

When you pass Egl. 101, you have four different course options for your second semester of English Composition. The College Catalogue lists these courses by number: Egl. 102, 110, 132, and 134, followed by the subheading "Composition II." The current Credit Schedule of classes lists them the same way. All four of these English Composition courses are equal in satisfying Prince George's Community College requirements and in transferability of credits.

Each of these four courses:

fulfills the College's English Composition II requirement,

earns 3 credits,

transfers to the University of Maryland as 3 credits in general education.

The Composition II writing course you select should depend on your academic program or major, your career goals, and your personal preferences.

All of these courses are a continuation of the writing principles introduced in Egl. 101. The difference is the type of subject you will write about.

Your Options Are . . .

EGl 102: Writing about Literature. 3 credits

In this composition course you will study short stories, poems, and plays and write essays about them. At least one essay will require the use of documented sources, similar to the documented research paper you wrote for EGL 101. This course is a good choice for students who enjoy reading literature and who want to learn more about how to analyze literary works. It is also the appropriate choice for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges where the required second semester of English Composition focuses on literature.

EGL 102H (Honors Composition): Writing about Literature. 3 credits

This option is available for students in the college honors program who have passed Egl. 101H with an A or B or for students who have passed EGL 101 with an A. In this course you will write incisive essays about sophisticated works of literature.

EGL 110: Writing about Issues and Ideas. 3 credits

In this composition course you will read essays and articles on issues of current importance in American society. You will write essays analyzing these issues and arguing for or against various points of view. At least one essay will require the use of documented sources, similar to the documented research paper your wrote for EGL 101. This course is a good choice for people who want to improve their argumentation skills, who are interested in current events or controversial topics, or who are thinking about careers in political science, social sciences, criminal justice, journalism, government, or law. EGL110 is also excellent preparation for the junior-level writing course required at the University of Maryland.

EGL 132: Writing for Business. 3 credits

In this composition course you will study business communications topics and write several types of informative and persuasive documents for a variety of real-world audiences. At least one writing assignment will require the use of documented sources. This course is a good choice for people who are interested in careers in business, administration, management, accounting or finance, government, criminal justice, information systems management, health care/health management, and secretarial fields.

EGL. 134: Writing about Technical Topics. 3 credits

In this composition course you will study technical communications topics and write a variety of informative and persuasive documents for a wide range of real-world audiences. At least one writing assignment will require the use of documented sources. This course is a good choice for people who are considering careers in scientific or technical fields such as engineering, computer technology, electronics, medicine, or the natural sciences such as biology or chemistry.

If You Have Questions. . .

about recommendations or requirements for your specific program of study, call your academic advisor. Call the English Department, 322-0561, for further information about specific Composition II courses.