English 1301 Departmental Syllabus (2011SII) 1 NORTH LAKE COLLEGE 5001 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving, Texas 75038-3899 DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Course Syllabus: English 1301.7001 (Summer II 2011) Liberal Arts Teaching and Learning Center: A-310 Phone: (972) 273-3480 Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., M-R 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Fri. This course syllabus is intended as a set of guidelines for English 1301. Both North Lake College and your professor reserve the right to make modifications in content, schedule, and requirements as necessary to promote the best education possible within prevailing conditions affecting this course. Professor Information Professor’s Name: Dr. G. Cherry Email: [email protected] Office Location: A-237 Office Phone: 972-273-3485 Office Hours: 11:45 – 12:45 PM, Tue – F first week; Fax: 972-273-3479 M – Th remaining four weeks Course Information Course Title/Credit Hours: Composition I (3cr.) Course Number-Section: English 1301.7001 Class Meeting Time: 7:30 – 9:30 AM Course Description: English 1301 is the first half of freshman composition. The 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. Course Prerequisites: One of the following must be met: (1) Development Reading 0093 AND Developmental Writing 0093; (2) English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 AND 0054; or (3) or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TS) Reading and Writing Standards.English 1301 Departmental Syllabus (2011SII) 2 1. Recognize that writing is a way to learn, communicate, record, and remember. 2. Examine a variety of texts as a basis for writing. 3. Understand and use the processes of writing: inventing, drafting, revising, and editing. 4. Understand the interrelationships among writing, reading, and critical thinking. 5. Use appropriate grammar, mechanics, and spelling. Students who need help with specific skills are encouraged to visit the Writing Center (A-332). Required Textbooks Fowler, H. Ramsey, and Jane E. Aaron. Little, Brown Handbook. 11th ed. New York: Pearson, Longman, 2010. ISBN: 0-205-651712. Kirzsner, Laurie G., and Stephen R. Mandell. Patterns for College Writing. 11th ed. New York: Bedford St. Martins, 2007. ISBN: 0-312-53551-1. Course-Level Student Learning Outcomes (See Addenda, also) 1. All students at the course level will demonstrate MLA rules for page formatting at 85% proficiency as measured by the English MLA Page Formatting Rubric. CCICs 2, 6 and EEOs 1, 5 2. All students at the course level will write coherent, well developed, and mechanically correct essays at 70% proficiency as measured by the English Writing Rubric. CCICs 1, 2 5 and EEOs 2, 3, 5 3. All students at the course level will demonstrate basic MLA documentation rules and formatting at 70% proficiency as measured by the English MLA Documentation Rubric. CCICs 2, 6 and EEOs 1, 5 Course Objectives Upon successful completion of English 1301, students will be able to write essays that appropriately address a variety of occasions, purposes, and audiences. Furthermore, students will be able to 1. Critically examine a variety of professional and student writings. (This objective satisfies CCIC 1-3 and EE0 4-5). To demonstrate this ability students will - recognize authors’ organizational strategies, biases, and purposes, - examine authors’ use of language, and - identify strengths/weaknesses of each writing.English 1301 Departmental Syllabus (2011SII) 3 2. Understand how to use word processing to facilitate the writing process. (This objective satisfies CCIC 1-4 and EEO 4-5.) At a minimum, students will know how to - create documents, - save documents, - cut and paste within documents, - computer edit documents, and - print documents. 3. Understand the purpose of documentation and therefore avoid plagiarism. (This objective satisfies CCIC 1-3 and EEO 4-5.) To demonstrate this ability, students will show that they - understand the differences between summary, paraphrase, and quotation; - can create effective, accurate summaries and paraphrases; - are familiar with MLA documentation; - can critically evaluate appropriateness and reliability of secondary sources; - have developed basic library research skills; and - are familiar with electronic academic databases. 4. Understand the recursive nature of the writing process. (This objective satisfies CCIC 1-4 and EEO 1-5.) To demonstrate this knowledge, students will - experiment with various pre-writing, invention, organization, and drafting techniques; - practice revision by writing multiple drafts; and - conduct final proofreading. 5. Interact with professor and classmates with an emphasis on listening and critical thinking. (This objective satisfies CCIC 1-3 and EEO 4-5.) At a minimum, students will participate in - classroom discussion, - peer editing, and - group work. 6. Within specified time constraints, write papers for a variety of purposes and audiences. (This objective satisfies CCIC 1-4 and EEO 1-5.) At a minimum, students will write multiple in- and out-of-class essays that include the following: - an in-class mid-term essay, - an in-class final essay, and - at least one source-based essay. Specific Course OutcomesEnglish 1301 Departmental Syllabus (2011SII) 4 All students will participate in the following activities to assure that the Core Curriculum Intellectual Competencies and the Exemplary Educational Objectives are met. Professors may include additional activities to enhance the educational experience. 1. Students will complete a minimum of five essays or writing projects for grading. 2. Students will write a mid-term essay on an unannounced topic in one class period and a final essay on an unannounced topic in the final exam period. 3. Students will complete a significant amount of free-writing, journal writing, and response/reaction writing, to include reflection about their own reading and writing processes. 4. Students will read models of student and professional writing. 5. Students will address a range of audiences with varied levels of intimacy, shared knowledge, and agreement. 6. Students will write for a variety of