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English 101-24155: College Reading and Composition ISpring 2018 SyllabusDr. Karen Crozer Crozerkj@lamission.edu Instructional Building 1010 (818) 364-7715 T/Th 10:35-12:00pm Office: Instructional Building 19 Sixteen Weeks: 2/6-5/31All email communication regarding this course will be via the LACCD student email system. Check your student email account daily, or you will not have the information that you need. Check for clarification of assignments and important college notices at this email.Print out this document & post in a place where you can see it on a daily basis. This is your calendar.COURSE DESCRIPTION: College Reading and Composition I (3 units)Develops proficiency in college-level reading and writing through the application of the principles of rhetoric, argument, and critical thinking. Students will write expository essays based on college-level readings. Emphasis is placed on the research paper. This course requires the writing of a minimum of 6000 words in essays and a research paper.YOUR INSTRUCTOR:Instructor:Dr. Karen Crozer (“Dr. Crozer” or “Dr. C”)Office:Instructional Building, Faculty Office 19Office Hours: Mon10-10:35am & 12-1:45pmTues-Th 10-10:35am & 12-12:30pmOr by appointmentPhone:818-364-7715Email:Crozerkj@lamission.eduCampus Website: TEXTBOOKS:Envision in Depth, 2016 MLA Update, 4th Edition by Christine L. Alfano & Alyssa O’Brien (ISBN:?9780134679426)In the Heights: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical by Quiara Alegria Hudes and Lin-Manuel Miranda (ISBN:?9781476874647)These textbooks are available at the LAMC Bookstore. You may rent the books, buy used copies, or buy electronic versions of the book, but these textbooks are required. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:produce a unified essay of 1,000 words that shows mastery of critical thinking, logical organization, and mechanics.?produce a 6-8 page research paper, which utilizes library research and documents evidence.CANVAS:Before the first day of class, please visit the Canvas login page at the link below and make sure you can log on. You can find the syllabus, schedule, and other relevant materials at your SIS log in. A few helpful tutorials are available that cover the following topics:How to change your password: to set your notification preferences: to reset your password if you forget it: also encourage you to download the Canvas smart phone app. I recommend that you use Chrome or Firefox when using Canvas; Internet Explorer often creates issues with Canvas.Canvas Site: Orientation: Phone App: GRADING:Checking Grades: Students must monitor their Canvas grade book for discrepancies and contact the professor for adjustments immediately after a grade is posted. No incompletes will be given for this class.35433005905500Grading Standards: 90-100% = A; 80-89%=B; 70-79%=C. Therefore 70-100% is passing. 0-69% is failing.Grade Distribution:All of the activities in this course add up to 1,000 points. You will receive a letter grade for this class. Essays500 pointsPrewriting200 pointsFinal Exam100 pointsAnnotated Works Cited50 pointsResearch Presentation50 pointsParticipation100 pointsMAJOR ASSIGNMENTS:Writing Assignments (including Prewriting)All assignments are uploaded through Canvas and do not require a hard copy. Students must submit essays by the due dates. Essays may not be emailed to the instructor. Students are responsible for submitting documents in Word or PDF format. Most writing applications that are not Microsoft Word have an option under “File” to “Save As” or “Export As” PDF. All writing assignments must be in MLA format. All essays that require sources must have in-text citations and a Works Cited page.INSTRUCTOR CONTACT/AVAILABILITY:This course officially begins on Tuesday, February 6, and ends on Thursday, May 31. If you email me during the week (M-Fr), I will try to respond within 24 hours. Weekends and holidays may take a little longer. NOTE: Please do not email me when you are going to be late or absent. I give you 3 absences (including late arrivals/early departures) per semester, which should be enough to cover most students’ unexpected issues, and I do not need to know the reason why you are using them unless it’s a prolonged emergency. ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION:Active participation is essential to this course. You must 1) complete the readings and assignments before class begins and be prepared to discuss them; 2) arrive on time to each class prepared with the materials indicated above; 3) be a helpful, energetic participant in class activities. Students who are absent more than THREE classes will be dropped; two tardies equals an absence. If you show up more than ten minutes late or leave class early, it will be considered an absence. If you miss a class, you are responsible for any information or material covered. Take a moment to make a friend now for such an occasion:Classmate #1: ________________________________________Phone Number: _____________________Classmate #2: ________________________________________Phone Number: _____________________Classmate #3: ________________________________________Phone Number: _____________________GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING WRITING ASSIGNMENTS:All writing assignments need to be formatted according to MLA style: 12 point font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins. NO late essays will be accepted. If necessary, I reserve the right to submit any essays I suspect of plagiarism through as well. Technical problems involving personal equipment or data, internet access, or the misuse of Canvas will not be considered valid excuses for late work. Don’t wait until the last minute to submit your paper! Please also use a proper MLA header for every assignment you submit. You can see a sample of proper first page formatting under “Important Documents” on our Canvas homepage.IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES: Please see LAMC site for full calendar. Drop without receiving a W, without incurring fees, and with a refund: Feb 19. (Remember, in LACCD, you only get 3 attempts per class. A “W” counts as an attempt. Drop before this date to avoid a dropped class counting as 1 attempt.)Drop classes with a W: May 6. (If you stop attending a class or wish to drop, YOU MUST DROP THE CLASS YOURSELF OFFICIALLY on/before this date to avoid failing and hurting your GPA.)Holidays (College Closed): President’s Day– February 16 & 19Non-Instructional Day– February 17 & 18 Non-Instructional Day– March 29Cesar Chavez Birthday– March 30Spring Break– March 31 to April 6Memorial Day- May 28Enrollment Limit: 3 Repeat Rule There is a new LACCD enrollment limit. The limit is now three times to take a class and includes W (withdrawal), D, F, and NP (no pass) grades. Students will not be allowed to register for any course in LACCD if there are three recorded attempts for that course in any combination of W, D, F, and NP grades. Academic Honesty:Plagiarism is the use of another person’s words as if they were your own. Plagiarism will result in a failing paper and possibly failing the class. By following MLA conventions, you limit your chance of plagiarism.If you do not use MLA formatting including in-text citations and a Works Cited page, you will receive an “F” for your paper. If you have doubts about how to follow MLA format to document sources, check with your instructor before the paper is due. Cheating or the copying of another’s work is of no value in terms of your progress. Students are expected to follow the Standards of Student Conduct as outlined in the LAMC Catalog.Disabled Students Programs & Services:LAMC students with verified disabilities who are requesting academic accommodations should use the following procedure: Step 1: Obtain documentation of your disability from a licensed professional. You may contact DSPS to request a Disability Verification Form.Step 2: Make an appointment to meet with a DSPS Specialist to review your documentation and discuss reasonable accommodations.? To schedule a meeting, please call DSPS at (818) 364-7732.Step 3: Bring your disability documentation to your DSPS appointment. The DSPS office is located in room 1018 of the Instructional Building.Step 4: Each semester, reach written accommodation agreement with the DSPS Specialist and your instructor.Please complete this process in a timely manner to allow adequate time to provide accommodation.EVALUATION RUBRIC FOR ALL ESSAYSItemA /B CDContentThe content is superiorThe content is averageThe content is below average. ThesisYour thesis is excellent, and your paper follows the thesis.Your thesis is average, and your paper somewhat follows the thesis.Your thesis is below average, and your paper does not follow the thesis.Introduction and ConclusionYour introduction and conclusion are on point, and the reader can easily follow your line of reasoning from start to finish.Your introduction or conclusion are on point, and the reader can somewhat follow your line of reasoning from start to finish.Your introduction and conclusion are not on point, and the reader cannot easily follow your line of reasoning from start to finish.SupportYour argument relies on evidence from the reading or research rather than on emotion.Your argument relies on some evidence from the reading or research rather than on emotion. Your argument relies heavily on emotion rather than on fact. Evidence from the reading is lacking. Grammar and PunctuationYour grammar and punctuation were excellent with minimal errors.Your grammar and punctuation were average with errors that did not get in the way of the meaning of your paper.Your grammar and punctuation were below average with errors that get in the way of the meaning of the paper.MLA FormatYou used signal phrases along with in-text citations if required. Your works-cited page, if required, was excellent. Your heading and headers are correct. You used 12 font.You forgot an occasional signal phrase, or an occasional in-text citation. The works-cited page, if required, was average. Your heading and headers are mostly correct. You used 12 font.You mostly forgot to include signal phrases. The in-text citations were sometimes missing. The works-cited page, if required, was not MLA. Heading or headers are not correct. You did not use 12 font.OutlineFollows MLAMostly follows MLANot yet an outline – or missing. Paper LengthMeets the requirementA little short of the requirementDoes not meet the requirementSourcesThorough use of required materials and outside sourcesAverage use of required materials and outside sourcesInadequate use of required materials and outside sourcesCOLLEGE RESOURCES FOR LAMC STUDENTSsee and Records: Students can register for classes, request transcripts, file petitions for graduation, and drop classes at this office. For more information call 818-833-3322 or visit: Center: Offers student assessments in English, English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) and Mathematics. Please contact the Assessment Center at (818) 364-7613 for more information or visit : For hours of operation, book availability, buybacks, and other information call 818-364-7767 or 7768 or visit Department: For appointments and information call 818-364-7655 or visit Students Programs and Services (DSP&S): For appointments, eligibility and information call 818-364- 7732 or visit Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S): For appointments, eligibility and information call 818-364-7645 or visit Aid: For information and applications call 818-364-7648 or visit : For information on hours, resources, workshops, and other services contact 818-364-7106 or visit Office: For information on free tutoring, resources and academic counseling for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Technology) students visit: Services in Learning Center: Laboratories for Learning, Writing, Math & Science. Walk-in and appointment services offered. Call 818-364-7754 or visit Attempt Limit: A state policy limits students to three attempts per course. Receiving a grade or a "W" for a course counts as an attempt, regardless of when the course was taken. Withdrawal by the deadline to avoid a "W" will not count as an attempt.This syllabus is subject to change if the need arises. All changes will be communicated to class participants in a timely fashion.WEEKLY CALENDAR FOR DR. CROZER’S ENGLISH 101WeekType of InfoClass Activities#1 Weekly FocusRhetorical Focus: Active Reading Writing Focus: An Essay’s Beginning (with Thesis), Middle, and EndReading Focus: Analyzing Texts and Theses2/5-2/11Tuesday, 2/6Thursday, 2/8Syllabus/SLO ReviewIntroduction to MLA Format Critical Reading: Pathos, Ethos, LogosEssay Components: The Beginning (with Thesis), Middle, and EndCritical Reading/Note Taking: Analyze Readings for Rhetorical ContextWEEKEND 1 HOMEWORKFinish by Sunday, 2/11, at 11:59pm[ ] Read: In the Heights, Act 1, Scenes 1-2[ ] Read: Envision in Depth, Chapter 1#2Weekly FocusRhetorical Focus: Critical Reading Writing Focus: Extended Definitions Reading Focus: Crisis & Resilence2/12-2/18Tuesday, 2/13Thursday, 2/15Library Visit #1: MLA Format (Go to LRC 205)Extended Definition Essay: Discussing Abstract IssuesCritical Reading/Note Taking cont.Extended Definition Essay: Prewriting & DraftingWEEKEND 2 HOMEWORKFinish by Sunday, 2/18, at 11:59pm[ ] Read: In the Heights, Act 1, Scenes 3-4[ ] Read: Envision in Depth, Chapter 12[ ] Submit: Prewriting for Paper #1: Extended Definition (50 pts)#3Weekly FocusRhetorical Focus: PlagiarismWriting Focus: Transitions & Topic Sentences Reading Focus: Playing Against Stereotypes2/19-2/25Tuesday, 2/20Thursday, 2/22Essay Components: Transitions and Topic SentencesMLA Format Basics & PlagiarismExtended Definition: Revision & EditingWEEKEND 3 HOMEWORKFinish by Sunday, 2/25, at 11:59pm[ ] Read: In the Heights, Act 1, Scenes 5-6[ ] Read: Envision in Depth, Chapter 11#4Weekly FocusRhetorical Focus: Previewing Research Papers Writing Focus: In-Text Citations Reading Focus: In the Heights, Act 12/26-3/4Tuesday, 2/27Thursday, 3/1Research Paper Preview: Creating a Works Cited Peer Review: Extended DefinitionResearch Paper Preview: Using Proper, MLA In-Text CitationsWEEKEND 4 HOMEWORKFinish by Sunday, 3/4, at 11:59pm[ ] Read: In the Heights, Act 1, Scenes 7-8[ ] Submit: Paper #1: Extended Definition (100 pts)#5Weekly FocusRhetorical Focus: Inductive vs. Deductive ArgumentsWriting Focus: Avoiding Logical FallaciesReading Focus: Understanding Strategies of Persuasion3/5-3/11Tuesday, 3/6Thursday, 3/8Logic: Inductive vs. Deductive ArgumentsClear, Accurate LanguageLogic: Recognizing Logical FallaciesRevision/Peer Review for Paper #2WEEKEND 5 HOMEWORKFinish by Sunday, 3/11, at 11:59pm[ ] Read: In the Heights, Act 1, Scenes 9-10[ ] Read: Envision in Depth, Chapter 2#6Weekly FocusRhetorical Focus: Classic Oration Writing Focus: Claims, Warrants, and EvidenceReading Focus: You Are What You Eat3/12-3/18Tuesday, 3/13Thursday, 3/15Argument Overview: Classic OrationArgument Overview: Claims, Warrants, and EvidenceWEEKEND 6 HOMEWORKFinish by Sunday, 3/18, at 11:59pm[ ] Read: In the Heights, Act 1, Scenes 11-12[ ] Read: Envision in Depth, Chapter 9[ ] Submit: Prewriting for Paper #2: Cause & Effect (50 pts)#7Weekly FocusRhetorical Focus: Comparison & Contrast Papers Writing Focus: Thesis Reading Focus: Life Online3/19-3/25Tuesday, 3/20Thursday, 3/22Cause & Effect Paper: Comparing Different Points of ViewsEssay Components: Deeper Focus on ThesisCause & Effect Paper: BrainstormingPlagiarism Scenarios DiscussedWEEKEND 7 HOMEWORKFinish by Sunday, 3/25, at 11:59pm[ ] Read: In the Heights, Act 2, Scenes 1-4[ ] Read: Envision in Depth, Chapter 10#8Weekly FocusRhetorical Focus: Rogerian Argument Writing Focus: Writing with Logic Reading Focus: In the Heights, Act II3/26-4/1Tuesday, 3/27Thursday, 3/29Library Visit 2: Finding Sources & The Works Cited Page (LRC 205)Argument Overview: Rogerian ArgumentCause & Effect Paper: Organization & Revision TipsWEEKEND 8 HOMEWORKFinish by Sunday, 4/1, at 11:59pm[ ] Read: In the Heights, Act 2, Scenes 5-8[ ] Submit: Paper #2: Cause & Effect (100 pts)SPRING BREAK: March 31 to April 6#9Weekly FocusRhetorical Focus: Toulmin Arguments Writing Focus: In-Class Essays Reading Focus: Composing Arguments4/9-4/15Tuesday, 4/10Thursday, 4/11Argument Overview: Toulmin ArgumentCompare & Contrast: BrainstormingArgument Overview: Incorporating Facts, Definitions, & EvaluationsWEEKEND 9 HOMEWORKFinish by Sunday, 4/15 at 11:59pm[ ] Read: In the Heights, Act 2, Scenes 9-12[ ] Read: Envision in Depth, Chapter 3[ ] Submit: Prewriting for Paper #3: Compare & Contrast (50 pts)#10Weekly FocusRhetorical Focus: Arguments & How To Make Them Writing Focus: Discussing Counter-ArgumentsReading Focus: Planning & Proposing Research Arguments4/16-4/22Tuesday, 4/17Thursday, 4/19Compare & Contrast: Analyze an ExampleArgument Overview: Applying Causes/Effects, Opposing POVs, and ProposalsWEEKEND 10 HOMEWORKFinish by Sunday, 4/22, at 11:59pm[ ] Read: In the Heights, Act 2, Scenes 13-14[ ] Read: Envision in Depth, Chapter 4#11Weekly FocusRhetorical Focus: Cause & Effect Essay Writing Focus: Analyzing Examples Reading Focus: Finding & Evaluating Research Sources4/23-4/29Tuesday, 4/24Thursday, 4/26Compare & Contrast: DraftingIn-Class Essay in BB-8 (Paper #3): Compare & Contrast (100 pts)WEEKEND 11 HOMEWORKFinish by Sunday, 4/29, at 11:59pm[ ] Read: Envision in Depth, Chapter 5#12Weekly FocusRhetorical Focus: Peer Revision Writing Focus: In-Text Citation Continued Reading Focus: Organizing & Writing Research Arguments4/30-5/6Tuesday, 5/1Thursday, 5/3Research Essay: Prewriting and Brainstorming MLA Format: Checking for Errors ExerciseResearch Essay: Revision/Peer Review TopicsWEEKEND 12 HOMEWORKFinish by Sunday, 5/6, at 11:59pm [ ] Read: Envision in Depth, Chapter 6#13Weekly FocusRhetorical Focus: Collecting Sources Writing Focus: Summarizing Sources Reading Focus: Various Academic Articles5/7-5/13Tuesday, 5/8Thursday, 5/10Research Paper: Using Proper, MLA In-Text Citations (Special Cases)Research Paper: Collecting Divergent SourcesWEEKEND 13 HOMEWORKFinish by Sunday, 5/13, at 11:59pm[ ] Submit: Prewriting for Paper #4: Research Paper (50 pts)#14Weekly FocusRhetorical Focus: Assessing SourcesWriting Focus: Checking for MLA ErrorsReading Focus: Documenting Sources & Avoiding Plagiarism5/14-5/20Tuesday, 5/15Thursday, 5/17Library Visit #3: Annotated Works Cited (LRC 205)Peer Review: Annotated Works CitedResearch Paper: Assessing Relevance of SourcesWEEKEND 14 HOMEWORKFinish by Sunday, 5/20, at 11:59pm[ ] Read: Envision in Depth, Chapter 7[ ] Submit: Annotated Works Cited for Paper #4: Research Paper (50 pts)#15Weekly FocusRhetorical Focus: Research Paper Writing Focus: Integrating Quotes Reading Focus: Designing Arguments5/21-5/27Tuesday, 5/22Thursday, 5/24Research Presentations (50 pts)Research Paper: Creating the Perfect Works Cited PagePeer Review: Research PaperResearch Presentations cont. (50 pts)Research Paper: Review of Proper Integration of Quotes Using MLAArgument Overview: Synthesizing a Variety of SourcesWEEKEND 15 HOMEWORKFinish by Sunday, 5/27, at 11:59pm[ ] Read: Envision in Depth, Chapter 8[ ] Submit: Paper #4: Research Paper (200 pts)#16Weekly FocusRhetorical Focus: Logic and Argument Writing Focus: NoneReading Focus: None5/29-6/4Thursday, 5/31Date/Time: 10am on May 31, 2018Final Exam on Logic & Argument (100 pts) ................
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