Syllabus for Eng. 131Writing Experience Fall Semester 2008-Aug. 19-Dec. 11Professor: Jennifer FoxE-Mail: [email protected]: 517-265-5515About Office Hours: I am here on Thursday evening ONLY. The best way to reach me is by e-mail. I will be more than happy to meet with you before or after class.Course Information3 CreditsDay: R-6:00-8:54 P.M. JCC @ LISD TECH- Room 222Course Texts: Writing: A Guide for College and Beyond - Brief Edition by Lester Faigley The Brief Penguin Handbook, 3rd edition by Lester Faigley Course Materials: 1. Writing utensil 2. Paper to take notes in class. 3. 2-2 pocket folders (1 for final portfolio, 1 for GPAWS) 4. Access to a computer with word-processing capabilities and a printer. 5. Flash drive to back up and transport your digital files.Course Description:“This is an intensive writing course designed to help students improve, strengthen and refine writing skills. Research methods are introduced. An end of the semester portfolio of narrative and informative writings and an additional 16 hours of writing activities and workshops are required.” (Prerequisites: Eng. 080 and Eng. 090.)This course is appropriately named, “The Writing Experience,” as students will experience all aspects of the writing process from pre-writing, to drafting and revising, to completing polished essays. Students will understand what it means to write for a particular audience or purpose. The class will also be a “writing workshop.” What I mean by “workshop” is that it is a cooperative venture that I will help guide, but you and your work will drive the course. This will require your full mental and physical participation every day. We will engage in learning activities, share discussion, analyze readings, and practice various writing modes. You will be expected to work in groups andpairs, and learn how to give constructive feedback to your peers. It is a standard expectation that college students study two hours outside of class for every hour theyare in class. 1Course Goals and Objectives:The Board of Trustees has determined that all JCC graduates should develop or enhance certain essential skills while enrolled in the college. Several of these Associate Degree Outcomes are addressed in this class.“Eng. 131 course goals and objectives incorporate specific Associate Degree Outcomes (ADO’s) established by the JCC Board of Trustees, administration, and faculty. These goals are in concert with four-year colleges and universities and reflect input from the professional communities we serve. ADO’s guarantee students achieve goals necessary for graduation credit, transferability, and professional skills needed in many certification programs. The ADO’s addressed in this course are: Writing Clearly, Concisely, and Intelligibly (Developing Level), ADO # 1 Working in Small Groups (Developing Level), ADO #9Course Assignments:Four Essays:You will complete four essays in the course, 3-5 pages in length. They must be typed, double spaced with a 12 point font, Times New Roman, and one-inch margins (MLA format). The four essays will include:- Personal Narrative- Objective/Descriptive- Informative/Research- Argumentative/PersuasiveStudents must be prepared to write, share, and revise their writing in class.Revising continually is required for improving writing. As a result you must be able to transport your work to the classroom and lab. Students are advised to purchase a flashdrive. All essays will first require a typed rough draft for teacher review, first revision grading, and a final revision. Final revision will raise your portfolio grade and final grade point. Late papers will be graded one full grade point (i.e.3.0 to a 2.0) lower.Portfolio:As we progress through our writing this semester, we will compile a portfolio to demonstrate our growth as writers. Only those essays that have been taken through the entire writing process in this class are acceptable submissions for your portfolio. Your portfolio will contain all of your four polished essays, 10 pages minimum. Your portfolioserves as a final exam for English 131 and should demonstrate both the strength of your writing skills and an awareness of the audience you wish to reach. **A PORTFOLIO IS REQUIRED and must be turned in on the due date. Late portfolios require documentation or they will not be accepted.**STUDENTS DO NOT PASS WITHOUT A PORTFOLIO.Misc. Writings:Throughout the course of the semester, students will be assigned various smaller writing assignments. These writings will supplement reading, initiate discussion, as well as provide writing practice. 2Participation:It is expected that students will participate in class discussions and peer group discussions. Everyone will receive more out of the class if I am not the only one discussing the subject. Class participation makes our time together more interesting and valuable to everyone. When students do not participate or have obviously not prepared for class, disrupt the class, sleep, or do other things besides this class’s work, it will be reflected in the grade.Oral Presentation:At the end of the semester, each student will present and read their favorite essay they have written for the class.Guided Practice and Workshop (GPAW) Activities:JCC requires that all composition students complete a total of sixteen hours of formal writing extensions outside of the classroom. To help you accomplish this task, members of JCC’s composition faculty have devised a variety of activities. You can access the workshops by going through JCC’s homepage: www.jccmi.edu. Path – Academics; Departments; Language, Literature Art; writing workshops. The GPAW activities required for this class are assigned on the course calendar and included in unit work; theyare keyed to subject matter and will be undertaken and submitted during the specified weeks. Course Grading:- 30% Essays- 40% Portfolio- 10% Misc. Papers - 10% Participation/Attendance - 10% GPAWsYour class grade reflects your participation, performance, and growth in the class as evidenced by the strengthening and extension of writing and communication skills, preparation and timeliness regarding assignments and activities, and a marked level of responsibility and concern for positive personal and collective learning experiences. I grade on a 4.0 scale with 4.0
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