<p>Depending the on the professor the topics for Eng 103 are “Authenticity”, “American Spectacle”, and “Screening America”.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any idea what each of these courses cover?</p>
<p>No big deal, just curious.</p>
<p>You mean EN 103, right? (English)
Looking at each of the sections individually reveals some clues. Some are reading the book Authenticity, by Borrowman; others are reading Maus (the original graphic novel about the Holocaust); etc. Section 9 gives 3 different books to read about fame and so forth.
They will all be good. Go for it!</p>
<p>Oh, and I should add, that I believe UA probably provides a ‘theme’ for the EN 103 class (last year “Monsters” was popular), and each professor will teach the class differently within that theme framework.</p>
<p>Yes, I meant English 103.</p>
<p>Where do you find the reading lists for each of the sections?</p>
<p>Found the reading list. No readings under “Screening America”. I assume the class pertains to cinema.</p>
<p>One other question: Is anyone familiar with Bethany Startin? She’s teaching English 103 for the first time this fall. She appears to have have taught English 101 and 102 in the past.</p>
<p>Didn’t your S sign up for a section with Brooke Champagne? I would keep him there if it works with the rest of his schedule. I have corresponded with her and she seems great, and she gets great reviews on RMP. The two professors we were aiming for were Champagne and Dixon (S is taking it with Dixon because that’s what fit in his schedule).</p>
<p>Yes, I noticed that Ms. Champagne gets very good reviews, but the book used in Ms. Startin’s class seems more appropriate for him.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, I haven’t seen any feedback on Ms. Startin.</p>
<p>I assume that she’s also very good, but I’d be interested to hear from someone who has taken a class with her.</p>
<p>The impression I got from my D was that the book was just a jumping off point. They did much more than read the book. I think I’d be more inclined to choose by prof than by book, but that’s just my opinion.</p>
<p>Here is the book in Startin’s class:</p>
<p>[Essentials</a> of Argument (3rd Edition): Nancy V. Wood: 9780205827022: Amazon.com: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Essentials-Argument-3rd-Nancy-Wood/dp/0205827020/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1369979388&sr=1-1&keywords=WOOD+%2F+ESSENTIALS+OF+ARGUMENT]Essentials”>http://www.amazon.com/Essentials-Argument-3rd-Nancy-Wood/dp/0205827020/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1369979388&sr=1-1&keywords=WOOD+%2F+ESSENTIALS+OF+ARGUMENT)</p>
<p>And here is the book in Champagne’s class:</p>
<p>[Wild:</a> From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Vintage): Cheryl Strayed: 9780307476074: Amazon.com: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Found-Pacific-Crest-Vintage/dp/0307476073/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1369979216&sr=1-1&keywords=cheryl+strayed]Wild:”>http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Found-Pacific-Crest-Vintage/dp/0307476073/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1369979216&sr=1-1&keywords=cheryl+strayed)</p>
<p>My gut reaction was that the book in Startin’s class was probably more appropriate for a male student that is highly technical. But maybe it good to stretch!</p>
<p>Startin’s LinkedIn Page says: </p>
<p>“English Comp GTA
University of Alabama
August 2012 – Present (10 months)Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area
I teach English Composition to freshman students in the First-Year Writing Program. So far, I have taught both of the general English composition classes (EN101 and EN102), and I am preparing to teach EN103 (honors composition) in the fall of 2013. I have also taught in the Creative Writing Club, an organisation for the benefit of local high school students.”</p>
<p>I just read Wild within the past month. I thought it just was o.k. My teen son would hate it.</p>
<p>It’s not type of book he would naturally gravitate towards, lol.</p>
<p>I was amused by the first 1* review.</p>
<p>[Amazon.com:</a> Customer Reviews: Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Vintage)](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Found-Pacific-Crest-Vintage/product-reviews/0307476073/ref=cm_cr_dp_qt_hist_one?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar&showViewpoints=0]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Found-Pacific-Crest-Vintage/product-reviews/0307476073/ref=cm_cr_dp_qt_hist_one?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar&showViewpoints=0)</p>
<p>It would be nice if he could get more info on Ms. Startin before he decides what to do.</p>
<p>I think most of the CC students are likely at a level above the first-year writing program.</p>
<p>Yes, I think that’s my S case. He took an upper level British Authors dual enrollment class this year and did well. Unfortunately, it counts as a free elective. I suppose he could lobby to get it counted for the English Comp class, but 103 gives him 6 credits and an honors credit, so it seemed like he should just take it. If he is going to take it though, he should probably try to get in a section that will be meaningful to him.</p>
<p>^ I meant that since most CC students are above that level, I doubt you will find anyone here on CC with personal experience in her previous classes. Sorry that I didn’t make myself clear.</p>