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English Composition 2 at UoPeople.

Earn this University of the People equivalency through UPI Study's English Composition II — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

Research, rhetoric, and literary analysis — the second half of the writing requirement, built for transfer.

🎓3 College Credits ✓ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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English Composition II — transfers as English Composition 2 at University of the People
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English Composition II
· 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
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University of the People recognizes as
English Composition 2
3 transcript credits · UoPeople course: ENGL 1102
WASC accredited since 2025 · Transcript sent directly to University of the People
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to UoPeople
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
✅ Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
💰 Savings
$650+
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What you'll learn

A full semester of english composition ii, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Develop and sustain an original research question through systematic inquiry, generating a thesis that makes a meaningful contribution to an academic conversation
  • ✓Read, summarize, and critically respond to complex academic texts, accurately representing an author's argument while evaluating its assumptions, evidence, and rhetorical effectiveness
  • ✓Synthesize multiple sources — including scholarly articles, primary sources, data, and public documents — into a coherent, well-structured argument that goes beyond summarizing each source separately
  • ✓Produce a literature review that surveys, organizes, and critically evaluates prior research on a topic, identifies patterns and gaps, and positions the student's own inquiry
  • ✓Construct extended, evidence-based persuasive and policy arguments using advanced frameworks including Rogerian argumentation, Toulmin's schema, and cause-and-effect/comparison-contrast structures
  • ✓Apply advanced research methods including database searches, Boolean logic, primary source collection (interviews, surveys, field observation), and systematic source evaluation beyond the CRAAP Test
  • ✓Correctly apply MLA 9th edition and APA 7th edition citation in the context of extended research writing, including signal phrases, block quotations, in-text citation for paraphrased synthesis, and reference lists
  • ✓Recognize and produce discipline-specific writing genres, including scientific lab reports, social science research papers, business memoranda, case studies, and humanities close-reading essays
  • ✓Plan, draft, revise, and deliver an oral research presentation including a structured slide deck, demonstrating the ability to adapt written research for a listening audience
  • ✓Engage in advanced peer review using structured feedback protocols, and apply metacognitive self-reflection to assess growth, identify persistent challenges, and articulate goals
📚Major topics covered
Advanced argumentation Rhetorical analysis Research question design Academic database research Source credibility & bias Synthesis of sources Literature review writing Annotated bibliography MLA & APA documentation Literary analysis Poetry & fiction analysis Drama analysis Critical theory basics Persuasive writing Revision strategies Research paper composition Presentation of findings
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to University of the People's registrar. UoPeople applies the equivalency: English Composition 2.

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  • ✓3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, transferable to University of the People
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$1,170
Credits transferred
30
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15

UoPeople is tuition-free, but charges a $180 per-course assessment fee for undergraduate courses. Savings = transferred credits × $60 (the per-credit equivalent of UoPeople's $180 assessment fee for a 3-credit course). UoPeople credit awards subject to their evaluation policy.

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English Composition II is one of 88 UPI Study courses recognized by University of the People under the Articulation Agreement. Stack more for bigger savings on your Bachelor of Science — UoPeople accepts up to 90 transfer credits.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything about English Composition II → UoPeople.

📚 About English Composition II
What is English Composition II?
The second course in the college writing sequence, focused on research, rhetorical analysis, and literary analysis. It is English 102.
Do I need Composition I first?
Most universities require English 101 as a prerequisite. Check your institution's requirements — UPI Study does not enforce a prerequisite.
How is this different from Composition I?
Composition I focuses on the writing process and argument fundamentals. Composition II adds substantial research, source synthesis, and literary analysis.
What citation styles are taught?
MLA and APA documentation are both covered in depth, including annotated bibliographies.
How long does English Composition II take to complete?
79 contact hours; typically 28–30 days. Fully self-paced with no deadlines.
Is there a research paper?
Yes — the assignment involves producing a researched argument, and the final exam assesses the full course.
Will my university accept English Composition II credit?
Most regionally accredited universities accept NCCRS credit recommendations — UPI Study students transfer composition credits regularly. Check Find My College or book a free advisor call and we'll confirm your school in minutes.
Can I take Comp I and Comp II at the same time?
You can enroll in both, though we recommend completing Composition I first for the strongest foundation.
What's the difference between English Comp 1 and Comp 2?
Comp 1 covers essay fundamentals; Comp 2 focuses on research writing, source evaluation, citation, and argumentation.
Does English Comp 2 satisfy the second writing requirement?
Commonly yes, as the ENG 102 equivalent — your registrar can confirm the equivalency in minutes.
Will I write a research paper in Comp 2?
Yes — the course builds toward documented research writing with proper citation and source integration.
Is there a CLEP equivalent for Comp 2?
CLEP College Composition covers some of this ground, but many schools award only Comp 1 credit for it — a Comp 2 course fills the gap.
How long does English Comp 2 take?
Self-paced; most learners finish in 4–8 weeks depending on writing time.
🎯 About English Composition 2 at UoPeople
Does University of the People accept English Composition II as a direct equivalent to their English Composition 2?
Yes. Under the published transfer agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's English Composition II is recognized as a direct named equivalent of UoPeople's English Composition 2 — not just elective or GE bucket credit. This is the strongest form of transfer recognition.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Full named-course credit. The MOU specifically lists English Composition II as transferring as English Composition 2 — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your UoPeople transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken English Composition 2 at UoPeople or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for English Composition 2, UoPeople typically applies UPI Study's English Composition II as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your UoPeople advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking English Composition 2 directly at UoPeople?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your UoPeople degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while UoPeople's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without UoPeople enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at UoPeople to reduce overall program time.
Does University of the People ever change which courses they accept as English Composition 2?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current published transfer agreement between UPI Study and University of the People explicitly lists English Composition II → English Composition 2. We update this page whenever the agreement changes. If you've already completed the course and earned an NCCRS-recommended transcript, your credit recognition is generally honored even if future versions of the agreement change.
🔄 About transferring to UoPeople
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my UoPeople degree?
University of the People accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 88 UPI Study courses are recognized by UoPeople under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at UoPeople.
Do I need to enroll at UoPeople first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no UoPeople enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to UoPeople when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach UoPeople?
Once you complete English Composition II, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by University of the People. UoPeople's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (English Composition 2) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
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What it means to transfer to UoPeople.

University of the People is the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, WASC-accredited online university. Its team evaluates your transcript for you, and you only pay a small per-course assessment fee — no tuition.

What UoPeople offers UPI students
✓Tuition-free degree programs
✓Only $17 per course transferred
✓Free transcript evaluation
✓WSCUC-accredited
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward an associate or bachelor's
$17
Per-course transfer fee (no tuition)
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Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.

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