The English department’s goals for English 112 are available for your review at http://www.southernct.edu/projects/ composition/101goals. In essence, you are required to compose 25-30 pages of “polished,” research-based analysis, with writing projects that are a minimum of 1250 words to a maximum of 3750 words.[1] You are also required to read 100-300 pages of non-fiction prose and have several short (1-2 page) writing assignments “designed to elicit connections between readings[,] to illustrate understanding of the material that goes beyond summary and into analysis[,] and to demonstrate the ability to question and challenge texts within a personal or situational framework.” Above all, you are expected to think and write. This is not a class about summary or regurgitation, but one that requires active thinking, questioning, and a committed investment of time and dedication. Though the work may be at times difficult, I believe that the rewards are worthwhile.