English 131 Writing ExperienceCOURSE DESCRIPTIONASSOCIATE DEGREE OUTCOMES (ADOs) and COURSE OBJECTIVESYOUR RESPONSIBILITIESMY RESPONSIBILITIESGRADINGGrading ScaleDaily Writing Assignments & Class ActivitiesThe PortfolioMore About the 16 GPAW HoursMore about Attendance & ParticipationOther ItemsPROJECT SUCCESS DAYHouse Rules…Welcome and Good Luck!Winter 2006Course SyllabusEnglish 131 Writing ExperienceSection 06: Mon & Wed 11:00 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. 1/9-5/8Computer Classroom BW 107Section 08: Tue & Thu 11:00 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. 1/10-5/9Computer Classroom BW 107INSTRUCTOR: L. Sue Stindt (Sue)OFFICE: BW 245OFFICE HOURS: Mon & Wed at 12:30 Tue & Thu at 2:30(Other hours posted near office door and by appointment)PHONE: (517) 796-8484 (my direct line) (517) 796-8582 (ENG Dept.)EMAIL: [email protected] Note: Although I use my middle name, Sue, in some directories and schedules on campus, I am listed as “Lynette” Stindt. Email is by far the best way to reach me. Use your JCC student email or home account. DO NOT use Educator email. If you call, leave a phone number and message mentioning a good time to call you back. COURSE TEXT: The St. Martin’s Guide to Writing (Seventh Edition) By Rise B. Axelrod & Charles R. CooperAvailable at the campus bookstoreOTHER THINGS YOU WILL NEED: One or two 3.5” HD disks (or a flashdrive) and two pocket-folders, one for your 16-hour responses andpapers and one for your portfolioFor -- Educator -- Online Class Information Click the “Online Classes” link on the JCC homepage COURSE DESCRIPTIONThe primary business of this class is to improve your writing skills and to find and develop your writing voice. We write, rewrite, think about writing, read about writing, and find various uses for writing. This means we will think critically, examine words, language, communication and meaning.Language forms who you are and how you function in and view the world. By writing and sharing your writing you may discover and/or reveal things about yourself to others. This process can be intimidating and sometimes frightening. It can also be rewarding and sometimes exciting.Risk-taking is part of the processof improving your writing and of learning.The classroom environment, thesmall community of writers that we (as a class) create, will help and support you in your effortsto become a better writer. You must willingly help and support others in return. Each class period we discuss a topic, analyze a reading assignment, or talk about strategies and methods used in written communication. We alsoexplore ways to stimulate ideas,edit, respond to peer writing, eliminate common grammatical errors and such.We practice various kinds of writing in class and you will have time for your own writing many sessions. The atmosphereis loosely structured and informal, a workshop style class,allowing you to progress at your own individual pace. This allowsme to observe you in the writingprocess and offer suggestions orhelp you with specific problems.If time permits, we compile a class anthology that includes a piece of writing of your choice (from this semester).ASSOCIATE DEGREEOUTCOMES (ADOs) andCOURSE OBJECTIVES The Board of Trustees has determined that all JCC graduates should develop or enhance certain essential skills while enrolled in the college. Several of these ADOs are addressed in this class and aligned with specific course objectives below: - ADOs Course ObjectivesIn this course students will: Complete a variety of writings Develop increased confidence in writing skills Practice and adopt new writing strategies Work through the writing process to produce finished papers- Communicate clearly, concisely, and intelligibly, including written and oral skills and comprehend and use information including in written and oral forms (ADO 1) Participate in group and peer editing workshops- Work productively with others (ADO 5) Use research methodology, including Internet searches, to collect information for expository writing- Use computers and other technologies appropriate to the program of study (ADO 7) Learn to use the MLA documentation system for internal and external source citation Explore one or more of the following: social systems, human behavior, technology, visual arts, our multi-cultural society or an historical perspective- Think critically and solve problems (ADO 4 - Applies to all objectives)YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESYour primary task is to improve your writing skills. This means that you must practice, experiment, discover and createyour various voices, learn to understand how you write (the process), determine your strengths and weaknesses as a writer and learn how to overcome the problem areas. 2You are expected to prepare for class -- read the text and other assigned readings, hand in daily work and drafts on time, share your writing with others, respond to your classmates’ writing, actively participate in group, class, and electronic discussions, work with me individually, and most importantly, write and revise both in and out of class.MY RESPONSIBILITIESI will do everything I can to assist you in your task. I’ll read and respond to as much of your writing, rewriting, editing, and as many of your ideas that I possibly can. I will introduce concepts that may help you become a better writer, lead class discussions, form peer groups, share readings and writings, help you individually and encourage you.GRADINGYour final grade will be totaled as follows: 60% Daily writing, class assignments & works inprogress, participation & attendance, and additional 16 lab hours of suggested and approved writing work outside class (See note below)There will be approximately 25 daily, homework or in-class assignments worth 5 points each (with one exception which is 15 points). Drafts of essays due for workshops are 10 points each and participation in the workshops is also worth 10 points each. The first revision ofeach essay is worth 5 points. Points (2 each class period = 64 total) are awarded for attendance and participation. See attendance and make-up policies for limits.Participation in class discussions(online and off), working in peer groups, peer editing and teacherconferences are expected. All ENG 131 students must complete a total of 16 hours ofGuided Practice and Workshops (GPAW) outside of classroom time. These hours include workshops (in-person and online), tutorial work in The Center for
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