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All teachers have the opportunity to choose from a list of approved textbooks. The textbooks range in approach, but all address
the program objectives outlined in the syllabi. Sample copies of these textbooks can be checked out from the main office.
Refer to the publisher websites for information on these textbooks to narrow down your choices. Sample copies can also be
checked out from the Program Assistant.
Ordering Books
You are responsible for giving the Bookstore the necessary information needed to order textbooks, such as author, ISBN #,
and publisher. You may order textbooks from the SPSU Bookstore webpage. You will need to order a desk copy, as well, by contacting the publisher. If you need assistance, the department can help
you.
Required Book for English 1101 and 1102
The following book is required for both English 1101 and English 1102:
Additional Books for English 1101
Choose one of the books listed below.
- Bishop, Wendy. The Subject is Writing, 4rd ed. Portsmouth: Boyton Cook/Heinemann, 2006.
- Kennedy, X.J., Dorothy M. Kennedy and Jane E. Aaron. The Bedford Reader, 8th ed. Boston: Bedford, 2003.
- Kirszner, Laurie and Stephen Mandell. Patterns for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide, 9th ed. New York: St. Martins Press, 2003.
- Stanford, Judith A., Editor. Connections: Reading and Writing in College Contexts, 3rd ed. McGraw-Hill 2001.
- Dictionary (recommended): American Heritage Dictionary, Collegiate Edition
- Outside readings (optional)
Additional Books for English 1102
Choose one of the books listed below.
- Bishop, Wendy. The Subject is Reading. Boynton Cook/Heinemann, 2000.
- Hawkins, Rose, and Robert Isaacson. Uncommon Knowledge. Boston: Houghton, 1996.
- McMahan, Elizabeth, and Susan Day. Literature and the Writing Process, 8th ed. Upper Saddle, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2007.
- McQuade, Donald and Christine McQuade. Seeing and Writing 3. New York: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2006.
- Dictionary (recommended): American Heritage Dictionary, Collegiate Edition
- Outside readings (optional)
