Composition Program - Class Descriptions

Standard Requirements for English Composition Courses

In the interests of fairness to all students and teaching effectiveness, the Mississippi State University English department has adopted uniform textbooks for its standard composition classes (EN 0103, 1103, and 1113) and uniform course requirements. While individual classes will vary in accordance with the strengths and interests of the various instructors, all meet certain uniform requirements..

• EN 0103: Each student must write at least six short themes totaling 3,000 words. The final is to be the seventh theme. Each student must also complete all classwork / homework assignments.
  • 0103 Information, Policies, and Procedures
     
• EN 1103: Each student must write at least six (including the final) original compositions totaling approximately 3,500 words, exclusive of the final examination, a theme of at least 500 words.
  • 1103 Information, Policies, and Procedures
     
• EN 1113 Each student must write at least five themes, totaling approximately 5,000 words. The final must be a theme.  The course includes substantial instruction and practice in techniques of research and documentation (MLA form).
  • 1113 Information, Policies, and Procedures
     
• EN 1163. Standards and requirements are set by the instructor. The class is generally taught as a literature-based composition course.
   
• EN 1173. Standards and requirements are set by the instructor. The class is generally taught as a literature-based composition course.
   
• EN 1103H. An Honors course. Standards and requirements are set by the professor and are geared to the capabilities of Honors students.
   
• EN 1113H. An Honors course. Standards and requirements are set by the professor and are geared to the capabilities of Honors students.