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Tara Coburn

English Instructor

Illinois Valley Community College

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Phone 815-224-0335 

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Office A308   

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Office Hours

MWF 8:30-9, 11:30-12, M 2-3, 5:30-6, TR 9:30-11

Writing Center Hours

MWF 9-11:30, TR 11-12:30

 

Extra Credit Opportunities

 

English 1001

English Composition I

 

Course Objectives: (catalog description)

English Composition I allows the student to study and apply rhetorical principles of writing in developing effective sentences, paragraphs, and essays, with particular emphasis on writing expository prose about short fiction and non-fiction prose.  Students’ essays will be based upon their readings of a variety of texts on various topics. Students must successfully complete IVCC’s writing placement exam or ENG 0900 to enroll in English Composition I.

 

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English 1002

English Composition II

 

Course Objectives: (catalog description)

Composition II continues the study and application of rhetorical principles of expository writing in developing effective sentences, paragraphs, and essays, with particular emphasis on writing expository prose. Students’ essays will be based upon their readings of poetry, drama, and fiction. The library research will be developed from the literature. Students must successfully complete English Composition I (ENG 1001) to enroll in ENG 1002.

 

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05     300

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05     300

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05      300

 

Literature 2000

Survey of American Literature to 1865

 

Course Objectives: (catalog description)

Survey of American literature from the colonial period to 1865. A consideration of representative major writers, the significance of their contributions and influence. Attention also to the social, economic and political milieu and influences upon literature.

 

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Page last updated: August 19, 2008

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