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1 Fall 2009 Course Syllabus English 131.11 Writing Experience Tuesday/Thursday 9:30 – 10:56 AM Classroom: WA 122 Instructor: Sandra Schultz Office: BW-125 Office Hours: Mon. 11:00AM – 1:00PM, 2:30 – 6:00PM, Tues. 1:30 - 6:00, Wed. 11:00AM – 1:00PM, 2:30 – 6:00PM, Thurs. 1:30 - 6:00PM Telephone: 517-796-8582 (LLA Dept.) E-Mail: [email protected] Course Texts: Writing: A Guide for College and Beyond - Brief SECOND Edition by Lester Faigley Course Materials: 1. Pencils/pens. 2. Notebook to take notes in class. 3. 4 pocket folders. 4. Access to a computer with word-processing capabilities and a printer. 5. Flash drive to back up and transport your digital files. The pen is the tongue of the mind. Miguel de Cervantes Course Description: 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 and pairs, 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 they are in class.2 Course 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 #9 Course Assignments: Three Essays: You will complete three essays in the course, 3-5 pages in length. They must be typed, double spaced with 12 point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. The three essays will include: - Personal Narrative - Informative/Research - Argumentative/Persuasive 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; these papers must be read by me and at least two other students in class and represent revisions and editing to the best of your ability. Your portfolio will contain at least two of your three polished essays, 10 pages minimum. Your portfolio serves 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. 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. Participation: It is expected that students will participate in class discussions, peer review discussions, pairs and group work. 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.3 Oral Presentation: There will be one 7-10 minute oral presentation around midterm. Students will present their processed Informative/Research paper which will include visual aids such as power point or poster board illustrations. I encourage students to be creative, and original ideas beyond the above suggestions are welcome. Course Grading: - 30% Essays - 30% Portfolio - 15% Misc. Papers - 10% Participation - 5% Peer Review - 5% Grammar - 5% Oral Presentation 100% in total Your 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 being excellent. You must achieve a 2.0 in this class to pass. Less than a 2.0 will not transfer for credit or serve as a prerequisite for another course. Percentage Conversions are as follows: - 92 – 100 4.0 (A) - 85 – 91 3.5 (B+) - 80 – 84 3.0 (B) - 75 – 79 2.5 (C+) - 70 – 74 2.0 (C) - 65 – 69 1.5 (D+) - 60 – 64 1.0 (D) - Below 59 0.0 The Incomplete Grade: In accordance with JCC policy, an Incomplete or “I” grade is only issued to 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. Documentation validating the circumstance may be required.4 Course Guidelines: - I encourage you to take drafts, revisions in progress, and other writings to the Center for Student Success in BW 125, which offers tutors who can help you with the development and writing of your essays and various assignments. The CSS also has specialists prepared to help students studying English as their Second Language and students with learning disabilities. A second option is to take your drafts to the Writing Fellows for assistance


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