Eastfield College English Department English Program Guidelines Fall 2009 Contents  English 1301: Course Objectives and Guidelines  English 1302: Course Objectives and Guidelines  English 2000-Level: Objectives and Guidelines for Sophomore Literature CoursesEnglish Department Objectives and Guidelines, Fall 2009 2 English 1301: Composition I Instructor John Smith-Njigba 972-391-1047 [email protected] Course Prerequisites 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) Reading and Writing standards. Course Description This course focuses on student writing. It emphasizes reading and analytical thinking and introduces research skills. Students practice writing for a variety of audiences and purposes. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2304015135 Intellectual Competencies  Reading—ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials, including books, documents, articles, above 12th grade  Writing—ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience, above 12th grade  Critical Thinking—think and analyze at a critical level  Computer Literacy—understand our technological society, use computer-based technology in communication, solving problems, acquiring information. Exemplary Educational Objectives 1. To understand and demonstrate writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing, and presentation 2. To understand the importance of specifying audience and purpose and to select appropriate communication choices 3. To understand and appropriately apply modes of expression, such as, descriptive, expositive, narrative, scientific, and self-expressive, in written, visual, and oral communication 4. To participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding 5. To understand and apply basic principles of critical thinking, problem solving, and technical proficiency in the development of exposition and argument Guidelines English 1301 courses will require the following:  A minimum of five (5) essays written for several purposes using a variety of strategies.English Department Objectives and Guidelines, Fall 2009 3  A minimum of one (1) of the five essays written entirely in class.  At least two (2) of the five required essays undergo collaborative peer review.  Grammar and mechanics instruction given to address common errors and to reinforce editing skills in the process of writing. (Interactive online instruction and exercises, PowerPoint overviews, in-class workshops, and other instructional methods may be used as needed.)  Formatting for all essays adheres to Modern Language Association (MLA) style guidelines.  Introduction to the basic concepts of research and documentation.  Readings from an assortment of resources, including student and professional writing, that model variety of strategies and other aspects of the writing process.  Optional midterm and/or final examination—given at the discretion of the instructor.English Department Objectives and Guidelines, Fall 2009 4 English 1302: Composition II Course Prerequisites English 1301 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading and Writing. Course Description 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 Intellectual Competencies  Reading—ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials, including books, documents, articles, above 12th grade  Writing—ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience, above 12th grade  Critical Thinking—think and analyze at a critical level  Computer Literacy—understand our technological society, use computer-based technology in communication, solving problems, acquiring information. Exemplary Educational Objectives 1. To understand and demonstrate writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing, and presentation 2. To understand the importance of specifying audience and purpose and to select appropriate communication choices 3. To understand and appropriately apply modes of expression, such as, descriptive, expositive, narrative, scientific, and self-expressive, in written, visual, and oral communication 4. To participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding 5. To understand and apply basic principles of critical thinking, problem solving, and technical proficiency in the development of exposition and argument 6. To develop the ability to research and write a documented paper and/or to give an oral presentation Guidelines English 1302 courses will require the following:  A minimum of three (3) formal essays that emphasize the different elements of argument, persuasion, and incorporation of academic research.English Department Objectives and Guidelines, Fall 2009 5  One (1) essay of argument or persuasion providing students an opportunity to focus on in depth academic research, synthesis, and documentation.  At least one (1) of the three required formal essays undergoes collaborative peer review.  Academic research introduced and practiced at all levels including the use of online databases, of the library collection, and of appropriate Internet resources.  Extensive discussion of and practice in the accurate use of MLA style documentation and in-text parenthetical citations.  Review and practice in MLA style formatting guidelines, grammar, and mechanics only for evident, problematic trends or with students individually as needed.  Readings from an assortment of resources, including student and professional writing, that model different elements of argument, persuasion, and incorporation of academic