ENGL 101/102

Students wanting to take the Dual-Credit RCC class during their senior year must complete two semesters of Honors ENG III with a C or higher and meet the RCC placement exam/ACT/SAT requirements, as well as earn a positive teacher recommendation.

This is a college course. While students will receive MHS credit for completing ENGL 101/102 (with a passing grade, of course), they are Richland students. This means students are expected to create college habits: checking email/myRichland regularly, asking for help when it is needed, seeking out resources, etc. As well, because this is a college course, the grade a student earns will be reflected on their college transcript and will transfer with them wherever they choose to further their education.  

Semester 1 is a basic course in college writing. Students write and revise essays using a variety of rhetorical methods. Through extensive writing and careful reading, students cultivate their ability to think critically and improve their ability to compose acceptable and effective academic papers. Special attention will be paid to persuasive writing. Students cannot receive college credit with earning a "C" or better in the course. *Note: students will still receive MHS credit for earning a passing grade. --Specifically, students will write at least six essays.

Semester 2 is the conclusion of the first-year, college-level writing program. The course continues the study and practice of composition begun the first semester with a major focus on source-based arguments. Students learn to recognize various levels of formality and to develop a style of writing appropriate for a formal research paper. All elements of research are taught: choosing a topic, focusing on a thesis, locating and evaluating varied sources, organizing materials, writing and documenting the text, and revising. Students who do not pass the main research essay with at a "D" cannot earn a "C" or better in the course. Students cannot receive college credit with earning a "C" or better in the course. *Note: students will still receive MHS credit for earning a passing grade. --Specifically, students will write two short essays and one 8-10 page essay and complete a cumulative rhetorical project.