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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 11-12, M 1-3, 5:30-6, TR 9-10

Writing Center Hours

MWF 9-11, TR 10-12

 

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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. The course includes the use of an interactive computer word processing program. 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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Literature 2005

Children's Literature

 

Course Objectives: (catalog description)

A study of the major genres, themes and critical concerns of literature written for children and young adults. Special attention to the historical, social, and cultural contexts that have influenced literature for young people.

 

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Page last updated: January 14, 2008

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