Textbooks:

The Freshman Composition Committee selects textbooks for English 0103, 1103, and 1113. Each student must acquire the standard adoptions listed below. Reproduced materials may be used on a very limited scale. Newspapers, magazines, and other periodical publications may be used as supplementary materials for instruction; however, subscription must be on an entirely voluntary basis for the individual student.

Texts required for advanced levels of composition (EN 1173, EN 1103H and EN 1113H) are chosen by the instructor, as are any supplementary materials..

Basic English (EN 0103)

These books are available as a single bundle.

Real Writing with Readings, 5th edition
Susan Anker
Bedford/St. Martin's

Supplemental Exercises to Accompany Real Writing, 5th edition
Susan Anker
Bedford/St. Martin's
(Workbook; do not purchased used copy)

Composition I (EN 1103)

Forming a Critical Perspective
Edited by Ann Spurlock, et al
Mississippi State Custom Publication
Pearson

The Little, Brown Handbook, 3rd Custom Edition for MSU
based on the 11th. edition
H. Ramsey Fowler and Jane E. Aaron
Pearson/Longman
(new edition for fall 2009; do not purchase earlier edition)

Guide to Freshman Composition, 3rd. edition
2010 MSU custom edition  
Fountainhead

Recommended: American Heritage College Dictionary, 4th edition

Composition II (EN 1113)

Reading and Writing Argument, Custom edition for MSU
Pearson/Longman

The Little, Brown Handbook, 3rd Custom Edition for MSU
based on the 11th. edition
H. Ramsey Fowler and Jane E. Aaron
Pearson/Longman
(new edition for fall 2009; do not purchase earlier edition)

Guide to Freshman Composition, 3rd. edition
2010 MSU custom edition

Recommended: American Heritage College Dictionary, 4th edition