SPRING SEMESTER 2012 English 1302 & History 1302(Section 4801) Writing History: Stories, Victories & the American Identity Learning Community Dr. Shazia Ali Prof. Mike Walker G216 G215 Eastfield College Eastfield College (972)391-1067 (972)860 - 7166 [email protected] [email protected] OFFICE HOURS: If you are unable to meet during posted office hours, please see us to make an appointment. MW 10.00 – 12.00 p.m. TH 12.30 – 1.30 p.m. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: COURSE DESCRIPTION: English 1302: Composition II (3 credit hours) Prerequisite: English 1301 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading and Writing. In this course students refine the writing, research, and reading skills introduced in English 1301. A related goal is the development of critical thinking skills. Writing assignments emphasize argumentation and persuasion. Students will also write a formal research paper. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2304015135 History 1302: (3 credit hours) This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course. Prerequisite: One of the following must be met: (1) Developmental Reading 0093 AND Developmental Writing 0093; (2) English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 AND 0054; or (3) have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) in Reading and Writing standards AND DCCCD Writing score prerequisite requirement. Course Description: We will survey the history of the United States from 1877 to the present and will focus on the development of American society in the 20th century; the response the urban-industrial environment, the United States as a world power, and post World War II society. We will focus on themajor events, movements and issues of this time. Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5401025125 REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: RECOMMENDED TEXT: Brands, Breen, Williams, Gross, American Stories: A History of the United States, Volume Two Gruen, Sara. Water For Elephants ISBN: 1565124995 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: ENGLISH: Upon completion of the English program at Eastfield College, students should be able to: 1. Students will critically read and analyze research materials and document in appropriate MLA style 2. Students will compose academic prose that demonstrates clear purpose, logical organization, and relevant support through evaluation and synthesis 3. Students will establish and maintain a clear, controlling idea that serves as a claim statement in an essay HISTORY: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - Students should demonstrate a broad knowledge of the chronology of major events and trends in U.S. history; - Students should demonstrate the ability to identify and evaluate historical sources, distinguishing between primary and secondary sources; - Students should demonstrate a broad knowledge of the causes of various conflicts and their effects during the course of U.S. history.Grading Scale: A = 900 – 1000 B = 800 – 899 C = 700 – 790 D = 600 – 690 F = 0 – 599 Method of Evaluation: Essays (3) 300 Points Quizzes (10) 100 Points Timed Writing (1) 100 Points Tests (2) 200 Points Participation & Discussion 50 Points Research Paper 100 Points Research Presentation 50 Points Final Exam 100 Points Total 1000 Points WRITING EXPECTATIONS: Students will compose essays that adhere to grammatical and stylistic standards of academic American English and that follow Modern Language Association (MLA) style. Essays will need to adhere to stylistic, topic, and length requirements designated for each assignment. Essays will be graded according to students’ ability to follow specific assignment guidelines, grammatical instruction, and MLA style requirements. Essays: Students will be required to write several essays during the course of the semester. Essays include in and out of class papers, peer reviews, rewrites and timed writing. Unless otherwise directed, all essays must be in MLA format, typed, double-spaced, 800 – 1000 words. Please use Times New Roman font. Do NOT staple the pages of the final essay. Paperclip the pages of the essay together. Final essays should be typed or printed on one side. Two-sided is unacceptable. Please keep a copy of your drafts and final essay on a disk, flash drive or CD. Also keep a copy of each graded essay. FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS: If you are receiving Financial Aid grants or loans, you must begin attendance in all classes. Do not drop or stop attending any class without consulting the Financial Aid Office. Changes in your enrollment level and failing grades may requirethat you repay financial aid funds. Failure to contact the instructor will result in your name being submitted to the Financial Aid Office as a “non-attendee.” All students receiving financial aid must open an Email account through NetMail. See directions in this syllabus for opening an Email account. Financial Aid Statement for Distance Learning Classes If you are receiving Financial Aid grants or loans and are enrolled in a Distance Learning class, you must show participation in this class prior to the certification date by either e-mailing or contacting the instructor or logging on to eCampus. Do not drop or stop attending any class without consulting the Financial Aid Office. Changes in your enrollment level and failing grades may require that you repay financial aid funds. ACADEMIC HONESTY & PLAGIARISM Scholastic dishonesty is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. As a college student, you are considered a responsible adult. Your enrollment indicates acceptance of the DCCCD Code of Student Conduct published in the DCCCD Catalog at http://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0506/ss/code.cfm Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on tests, plagiarism and collusion. Cheating includes copying from another student’s test or homework paper, using materials not authorized, collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test, knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting the contents of an unadministered test, and substituting for another person to take a test. Plagiarism is the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means