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Eastfield Community College English 1301 Syllabus Fall 2011 Course Title: English 1301 Section: 4013; 11:15 – 12:10 PM - MWF; L305 Instructor: Mr. James H. Spradlin Credit Hours: 3 Email contact: [email protected] : Office hours: by appt. only Textbook needed: Patterns for College Writing ( 11th edition) by Kirszner and Mandell 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.  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. Student Learning Outcomes: After taking this course the student should be able to do the following: 1. to develop full-bodied paragraphs using the Jane Shafer method of example and commentary. 2. to read with a ―critical eye‖ various modes of writing 3. to understand the methods of documenting sources 4. to write analytical essays that include an introduction with a clear thesis, transitions, well-developed body paragraphs using example and commentary, clincher sentences and a conclusion suitable for a specific audience and purpose 5. to read three library books from a specific list and to pass a reading comprehension exam for each book. Attendance Policy: regular attendance is essential for success in this class. More than 3 absences (3 hours) would make it extremely difficult to pass this class because of the daily reading and writing demands. Make-up Policy: no make-up essays or exams will be allowed. However, each student will be allowed to drop one grade for the semester which could be a missed library book exam or essay (this does not include the research paper or final exams: these are mandatory). Any other missed tests or essays will be given a zero for credit. Under approved circumstances, late work will count only 60% of earned grade. Tardy Policy: as with absenteeism, tardiness is not acceptable at Eastfield Community College; Penalty for tardies: At the beginning of each class, students will be given a participation slip for full credit. Tardy students (anyone not in the door by the time class starts) will lose 40% credit, meaning instead of earning full credit. the student will earn only 60 % percent credit if all assignments are completed.. Coming in tardy repeatedly can be costly over the semester. Assignments and Grading Weights: In-Class Essays (5) 40% Book Exams (3) 20% Daily Work 20% (includes one oral report) The Research Paper 15% Final Exam 05% . Supplies: students need to bring to class everyday at least two blue or black ball-point ink pens, loose -leaf notebook and plenty of wide-lined paper, a paperback reference dictionary, A paperback Thesaurus is optional. Essay Format All essays must include the following: 1. blue or black ink only (absolutely no pencil) 2. focused title 3. name, course, date (in top right hand corner of paper) using proper MLA Format 4. double-spaced (skip a line on lined paper) so instructor can make comments 5. standard wide or narrow 8 1/2 by 11 notebook paper only; spirals or torn sheets are not acceptable and will be given reduced credit. * Students who do not follow the criteria above may only make 60% for the revised paper.Method of Presentation: lectures, class discussion, small groups, computer assisted instruction, audio/visual materials, personal conferences. STOP BEFORE YOU DROP For students who enrolled in college level courses for the first time in the fall of 2007, Texas Education Code 51.907 limits the number of courses a student may drop. You may drop no more than 6 courses during your entire undergraduate career unless the drop qualifies as an exception. Your campus counseling/advising center will give you more information on the allowable exceptions. Remember that once you have accumulated 6 non-exempt


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