SYLLABUSEnglish 132-83 Winter 2008 Tuesday/Thursday 8 - 9:27 Room 15Instructor: Emily GaynorEmail: [email protected]: 517-437-3343 JCC HillsdaleCourse Description: This course is a continuation of the writing instruction and practice begun in English 131 with an emphasis on critical thinking, information gathering, and those forms of writing useful to academic and professional life. Research writing is emphasized. An end of semester portfolio of informative and research writings and an additional 16 hours of writing activities and workshops required.Prerequisite: ENG 131Course Design: This composition course is workshop-focused with emphasis placed on revision.You will be expected to complete formal writing assignments, participate in small and large group discussions, and provide and receive feedback during workshop sessions. You will read and write material that is moderate to difficult in complexity. In addition, you will think about your process as a writer and consider ways in which your process cam be revised or enhanced.Writing Process: When you choose a topic, generate ideas, find the point you need to make, and decide on a plan of organization, you are in the pre-writing stage. After this, you enter the more formal process, the writing stage, where you will work to create essays that exhibit the following:~ uses diction and syntax that are appropriate to the writing situation~ develops carefully chosen reasons, supporting details, examples, and sources~ maintains a focal point (thesis) throughout~ moves smoothly~ targets a specific audience ~ uses appropriate grammar, spelling, and punctuation~ specifies specific audience and purposeThe final revision state allows you to look back at what you have written and to make changes that allow you to communicate more effectively with your audience.Associate Degree Outcomes: The Jackson Community College Board of Trustees has developed a list of essential skills which all of its associate degree graduates will enhance during their collegeexperience. These goals work in concert with four-year colleges and universities and reflect input from the professional communities that we serve.English 132 will focus on developing your skills to a proficient level in:1) Writing clearly, concisely and intelligibly, ADO #12) Working in small groups, ADO #9Grades: Your final grade will be based on the following:Essays: 40% You will draft, revise, and submit four essays – an informative, a research an analysis, and an evaluative essay. The average of the four essays will represent40% of your grade.Portfolio: 40% The portfolio will contain three to four of your best writings (12-15pages)due April 22. The portfolio will be evaluated holistically, based on criteria established by English Department ( yellow sheet).Participation & Workshop Credit: 20% You earn this grade by completing GPAW, homework, and classroom assignments as scheduled, by attending class regularly, and byparticipating in small and large group discussions. To receive a 4.0 in this area, you mustcomplete all assignments on time and miss no more than two classes during the term. Absences in excess of six before the midterm will result in your being dropped from class. After midterm, these absences will result in failure of the course.Guided Practice and Workshops (GPAW): All students enrolled in a writing class must complete a total of sixteen hours of additional writing work outside of classroom time. You will notice that I have assigned specific times. You may have some flexibility withthe workshops you choose, and, to a limited extent and with prior approval, you may include other activities in lieu of workshops.Incomplete Grades: In accordance with JCC’s policy, only students who have demonstrated good standing in the class and hold a passing grade at the time of an extenuating circumstance that precludes completion of the class will be considered. Documentation validating the circumstance may be required. Textbooks and Supplies: Writing: A Guide for College and Beyond-Brief Edition by Lester Faigley The Brief Penguin Handbook, 2nd edition by Lester FaigleyZip Drive5 pocket foldersAcademic Honesty Policy:All work submitted must be written by the student whose name it bears. Plagiarism, the submission of another’s writing either directly copied or paraphrased, can result in a failinggrade and can be grounds for removal from the class. Plagiarism will be reported to the academic dean. Courteous behavior is expected at all times.Students have the responsibility of informing the instructor directly regarding attendance, missed work, or special needs required to complete assignments.Syllabus subject to change as