English 132Winter 2008 Instructor: Zicafoose, Amy, office hours M/W 12:30-1:30 or by appointment.Sections: 01 Meets M/W 8:00-9:27 in WA 219 04 Meets M/W 9:30-10:57 in WA 219 07 Meets M/W 11:00-12:27 in WA 220Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: Writing: A Guide to College and Beyond (available at JCC bookstore), Lester Faigley The Brief Penguin Handbook, Lester FaigleyNecessary Materials: flash drive, access to computer and printer outside of class, four two pocket folders, (one for each paper, one for department portfolio, one for graded portfolio, one for syllabus and handouts), pens, paper, New Oxford American Dictionary, and a good learning attitude.Course Description: The primary objective of this course is to give you opportunities to write and improve your writing skills. English 132 focuses on the research process and forms of academic writings. This means students will learn how to consider ideas and experiences of others as we frame our research into academic essays. English 131 strengthen your communication skills by highlighting your own experiences and ideas, (in narratives). This course gives your writing abilities by researching, analyzing, arguing, evaluating and informing. We will do four major papers in this class and shorter papers as well as a group project.Course DesignThis is a workshop intensive course. Workshop sessions by definition are cooperative ventures. I will help guide you, but you and your work will drive the course. Workshops by nature require your full mental and physical participation every day, both in and out of class. You will be required to work in groups both in and outside of class, and you will learn to give and take constructive criticism. It is standard practice that college students study two hours outside of class for every hour they are in class. You must put in time outside of class to do well in thiscourse. You must read your textbook, and apply the exercises therein to progress in your writing. You must spend time writing everyday to see significant improvement to your writing skills. You will need to spend time prewriting, writing and revising to get above a 2.0, which is a passing grade (C). My Part in this:I will facilitate discussions; conference with you; offer feedback; help you with prewriting, peer review, and editing skills: and prepare you for the portfolio assessment at the end of the semester. I will come to class prepared, supportive and energetic. I will care about your progress and I expect you to do the same. I want you to understand the reasons why you make the choices you do when you write. I want you to reflect on your writing, and the process. I want you to write to communicate thoughts, and ideas, not simply because you have a paper assignment. I want you to take pride in your writing and push yourself to get better. I want you to consider why you wrote, how you wrote and why you made the changes you did, and how these changes influence your purpose and/or your audience. Understanding the whys will help you organize your thoughts and learn vital critical thinking skills. This course can help you become a better critical thinker,a better communicator and a better student overall. English 132 is an important class, I take it seriously and expect you to do the same.Associate Degree Outcomes:“The board of trustees at JCC has determined that all JCC graduates should develop that all JCC graduates should develop or enhance certain essential skills while enrolled in college.”English 132 assesses the following Associate Degree Outcomes: ADO 1A: The ability to communicate clearly, concisely and intelligibly, using writing skills. Students will produce focused coherent and developed written responses that have gone through the revision process. ADO 2: The ability to comprehend and use information including oral and written forms. Students will respond to selected homework assignments and lecture material and participate in an oral presentation.ADO 4: Critical thinking and problem solving. Students will participate in small and large group discussions and assigned writing prompts.ADO 5: Working productively with others. Students will participate in selected collaborative projects The Four Major papers:400 pointsCourse Writing: All papers must be in size 12 font, New Times Roman, with one inch margins all around. All papers are due at the beginning of class. You may NOT print your papers out in class. Papers are to be READY for instructor and peer reading at the beginning class. Late papers will receive a 50% reduction in points, unless prior arrangements with instructor have been arranged. Papers one week or later will receive 0 (zero) points, but will receive feedback from the instructor. Please note: All papers placed in the final portfolio must have been review by the instructor at least once, and revised at least once. If I have not read a paper it cannot be placed in the portfolio. Papers must be work processed and ready to be handed in on the due dates, papers cannot be deposited in my mailbox unless prior arrangements have been made. You must include a title page with an audience, purpose statement. Every paper must have a works cited page.Each paper must have: - A clear, personable, engaging and believable voice- Appropriate use of diction and syntax for a college level paper- Well developed and carefully chosen reasons and supporting details, examples and facts.- A focal point (thesis) that is maintained throughout the paper, and moves the reader easily though each developing point.- A targeted audience.- Appropriate attention to the conventions of grammar, spelling, punctuation, MLA documentation, and purpose and audience.- Parenthetical references for all in-text sources, and a correct MLA works cited page for each paper. Research paper # 1: Analyzing Causes. This paper will be based on the chapter 11 (page 304-364) in your text book. Write a causal paper on a topic that is relevant to you and your readers. Learn more about that topic by researching authoritative sources, make a synthesis of information, and inform the reader of a causal relationship in regards to your paper’s topic. All information must be credible and the information must be clearly and correctly documented in MLA documentation style. This paper must be 4-6 pages in length. Papers under three pages will not be accepted for points. PAPER # 1 is due on January, 16.Research paper # 2: Evaluating.