Jana Kinder
Professor of English

ENC 1102 – Writing about nonfiction

Web Page: www1.fccj.edu/jkinder

Contact phone: cell 545-1504 or office 381-3508

E-mail: jkinder@fccj.org

Current Teaching & Office Schedule

Course Description: As a continuation of English Composition I, this course focuses on the study of non-fiction prose to develop students’ proficiency in analyzing and evaluating texts and in planning, writing and documenting researched papers. This course covers CLAST writing competencies. Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a grade of "C" or better

Links for specific courses: Spring 2009

Texts:   You may purchase texts at your campus bookstore or through any reputable vendor. 

		Writing text: recommended. If you have a handbook from 1101, you may be able to skip this text, but it shouldn't cost much money.
		Muth, Marcia. Researching and Writing. Bedford St. Martin's ISBN: 0312444427
		Nonfiction trade book:
		Ehrenreich, Barbara. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America. Note: Any print edition of this book will do. I purchased a new one for about $13, but the Kent bookstore and Chamblin's Bookmine may have them used as well. This book is also readily available at public libraries.