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CASPER COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUSEnglish 1010.19: English I: Composition ISemester/Year: Fall 2015Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: Credit Hours: 3LClass Time: 5:00PM-7:40PMDays: W Room: UU 416Instructor’s Name: Julie PattersonInstructor's Contact Information: I do not have an office, please email me. If it is an emergency, you may call my cell phone at 259-2422. Office Phone: 307.259.2422Email: juliepatterson@caspercollege.eduEmail is my preferred method of contact. It is also the most efficient way to reach me. I will respond to your email within 12 hours. Formal greetings are required. I welcome all of your questions concerning the course so please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any. Speaking of email, Casper College assigns all students an email account. This should be your primary use of communication for this course. You are also responsible for checking your Casper College email account on a regular basis.Office Hours: In addition to our weekly meeting times I will be available for writing conferences or help at the CC Library 2nd floor on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm-7:00pm. This will allow you to solve any issues you have with a paper due the night of class. This may be subject to change based on any NCSD #1 functions I may be required to attend and is by appointment only. Course Description: ENGL 1010 English I: Composition (3L,3CR) [E][WA]:?A study of the fundamentals of purposeful communication in English. The course focuses on reading and writing expository essays, on using effective language for exposition of ideas, and on thinking clearly. Students are to practice synthesizing information, organizing it coherently, and writing clearly. Statement of Prerequisites: COMPASS writing and reading scores of 75 or higher or ACT English score of 18/SAT Verbal Score of 450 or higher or successful completion of ENGL 0900 and ENGL 0490. (Test scores should be no more than a year old.)Goal: This course’s primary goal is to practice and learn the means of accomplishing academic conversations through writing. Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate oral and written communication.2. Use appropriate technology and information to conduct research.Course Objectives:English 1010-Passing students should:Consistently apply and refine the outcome skills of ENGL 0900Demonstrate effective critical thinking and reading skills: the ability to summarize, analyze, synthesize and evaluate ideasKnow and apply effective rhetorical modes (e.g., definition, narration, description, division and classification, comparison, and /or contrast, analogy, process analysis, cause and effect analysis, illustration, argumentation), culminating in the ability to write an effective argumentKnow and apply revision strategiesBe able to evaluate their own writing as well as the writing of othersDemonstrate fundamental awareness of documentation skillsWrite a minimum of 3500 words during the semesterMethodology: lecture, reading, writing demonstration: i.e. peer editing, rough drafts, formative and summative assignments, class discussions Your feedback is valuable as the instructor uses course evaluations in determining course methodology.Evaluation Criteria: All reading and writing assignments in this course are cumulative. I do not assign extra credit and I do not accept late work. All papers must follow proper MLA guidelines for credit. All course discussion points and peer work points will count as a part of your cumulative grade. Assignments in this course will consist of the following: Reading response summaries, five (5) formal papers, two (2) peer reviews, and discussion/participation points. Final Grade Breakdown: A=95-100A-=90-94B=84-89B-=80-83C=74-79C-=70-73D=64-69D-=60-63F=0-59Casper College may collect samples of student work demonstrating achievement of the above outcomes. Any personally identifying information will be removed from student work.Required Text, Readings, and Materials: Scanlan, Patrick. Portfolio: Essays for Critical Thinking and Writing. T.H. Peek Publisher. 1998. Print. (Required)Hacker, Diana, and Nancy Sommers. A Writer’s Reference. 7th ed. or 8th Edition. Boston and New York: Bedford/St.Martin’s, 2009/2015 Print. (Highly Recommend)Flash Drive to save all of your work.1” or 2” Three Ring Binder with loose-leaf paperHighlighters, Pens, PencilsClass Policies: Last Date to Change to Audit Status or to Withdraw with a W Grade: October 12th -16th is Midterm Week. October 19th and 20th is Fall Break. November 12th is the last day to withdraw from a class for a Complete WithdrawlDecember 10th is the last day of this course. Please make sure that you are completing your work in a timely fashion for a successful Summer Semester. *Technical difficulties are not acceptable reasons for missed assignments. You have the entire schedule for the entire semester so please plan accordingly. *I understand that “life happens”. However, due to the intensity and short schedule of this course I will not accept any late work under any circumstance. *Attendance and participation are required for this course. There is a two absence allowance for this course. An additional absence will result in a grade letter reduction. Two additional absences will result in course failure. *Tardiness will negatively affect your final grade. This course is not a lecture; instead, think of it as a writer’s workshop. I expect active, responsible participation in all aspects. Attendance, punctuality, a timely submission of assignments, and interactions with others will all contribute to your final grade. Your participation (or lack thereof) will be a major factor in your success (or failure) of this course. This class only meets 15 times. You are allowed only two absences for successful completion of this course. Reading and Writing: Annotative reading is a must. You should always consider reading over the text more than once, writing your reactions to the text in the margins and highlighting key words or phrases. This type of note-taking is valuable for course discussion and essay writing. We will enter all of our academic conversations through your writing.Everything you submit for this course should be submitted according to MLA Guidelines including 1” margins, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, proper headings on each page, and proper attribution of sources. I prefer hard copies of every paper, stapled and double-sided. Student Rights and Responsibilities: Please refer to the Casper College Student Conduct and Judicial Code for information concerning your rights and responsibilities as a Casper College Student. Chain of Command: If you have any problems with this class, you should first contact the instructor to attempt to solve the problem. If you are not satisfied with the solution offered by the instructor, you should then take the matter through the appropriate chain of command starting with the Department Head/Program Director, the Dean, and lastly the Vice President for Academic Affairs.Academic Dishonesty: (Cheating & Plagiarism) Casper College demands intellectual honesty. Proven plagiarism or any form of dishonesty associated with the academic process can result in the offender failing the course in which the offense was committed or expulsion from school. See the Casper College Student Code of Conduct for more information on this topic. Official Means of Communication: Casper College faculty and staff will employ the student's assigned Casper College email account as a primary method of communication. Students are responsible to check their account regularly. This is also, where you will find course evaluation links during course evaluation periods. ADA Accommodations Policy: If you need academic accommodations because of a disability, please inform me as soon as possible. See me privately after class, or during my office hours. To request academic accommodations, students must first consult with the college’s Disability Services Counselor located in the Gateway Building, Room 344, (307) 268-2557, bheuer@caspercollege.edu . The Disability Services Counselor is responsible for reviewing documentation provided by students requesting accommodations, determining eligibility for accommodations, and helping students request and use appropriate accommodations. Calendar or schedule indicating course content: Week 1 August 24-28: Welcome! Please purchase your texts and course materials prior to next class. Course Syllabus Distribution. Introductions/Self Introduction Survey. Paper 1: Intro to the Narrative/Personal Essay. Read My Girl by Gabriel Ramos and Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin. (Portfolio) Discussion of Narrative Essay Structures: What do we gain when we exchange stories about ourselves with others? Wordiness/Responding to the “Why” Question. Discussion of the Narrative Elements. Read The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin.Week 2 August 31-September 4: Paper 1: Narrative/Personal Essay DUE. (2-3 pages). Writing a Summary/Extended Summary. Article Summary worksheet distributed. How to Write A Summary Handout distributed. Identifying Extended Summary Weaknesses via example. Distribute ‘Ideas for Annotating’ Handout. Reading Selection: The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin Lesson One: Annotating a Work. From Topic to Thesis, Annotation and Outline. Continue The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin Lesson One and Two in Annotation packet. Practice summaries in class. Peer Work on summary writing. Select one of the essays in your Portfolio Text. Provide a summary using the exercises/worksheets. Summary is due by the end of class. (Time Permitted). Read and Annotate “The Return of Patriarchy” by Robert Longman and write a summary of Longman’s article for next class. Week 3 September 7-11: Summary Summative Assessment: Discussion of Longman. Read and annotate The Use of Force by William Carlos Williams. Respond to UOF Questions. In class summary Assessment. Paper 2: Literary Analysis Essay: Literary Analysis Annotation (Thesis and Three Topic/Transitive Sentences) DUE, Literary Analysis Example Essay on The Use of Force by William Carlos Williams. Read and Annotate The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman for next class. Week 4 September 14-18: Begin Literary Analysis Essay on The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman-In class writing after thesis statement/Topic/Transitive Sentences have been approved. Paper 2: Literary Analysis Essay DUE at the beginning of class for week (3 pages). **For next week: Read and Annotate “Everyday Surveillance” by William Staples. Complete Staples’ Reading Guide. Read and Annotate “A Nation of Religious Illiterates” by Stephen Prothero.Week 5 September 21-25: Paper 3: Rhetorical Analysis Essay (3-4 pages). Introduction to Rhetorical Analysis Essay : Purpose and Audience Using Evidence in Your Essay/Paper: Evidence and Structure. Complete Evidence and Structure Guide with “Everyday Surveillance” by William Staples. Distribute Paper #1 Prompt and Skeleton, TEA worksheet for Analysis Driven Paragraphs, Rhetorical Analysis Rubric, and Audience and Analysis Worksheet. Complete Audience and Analysis Worksheet with “Everyday Surveillance” by William Staples. Analysis Workshop/Sample Essays/Papers with MLA formatBring your annotated “A Nation of Religious Illiterates” by Stephen Prothero, Distribute Sample Paper Evaluation and Sample Essays 1, 2 & 3. Using Evidence in Your Essays/Papers: Read and annotate Freshly Generated for you, and Barack Obama’: How Social Media Represent Your Life by Jill Walker Rettberg. Complete Evidence and Structure Guide for next class. Week 6 September 28- October 2: Thesis and topic sentence creation using Staples or Rettberg. Begin Rhetorical Analysis Essay/Paper Draft after thesis is approved. Library work (1hour.)Week 7 October 5-9: Meet at the Library: Rough Draft for Rhetorical Analysis DUE. Peer Editing. Week 8 October 12-16: Paper 3: Rhetorical Analysis Essay DUE. (3-4 pages). Convincing others to listen, The Call To Action Letter. Topic/Receiver Selection i.e. Political, Letter to the Editor, Civic/Beliefs Issue. Distribute Letter to the Editor Handout and Calling for Community Action Handout. Chapter Reading, Taking a Stand. Assignment given. Topic Search. Complete Call To Action Letter for next class. Sign up for Writing Conferences. Please come during your conference time. Week 9 October 19-23: Call To Action Letter Due. (1page) Writing Conferences (10). Please come during your conference time. Read pages 50-83 on Comparison/Contrast Essays in Portfolio. Complete each essay’s discussion questions. Due NEXT class. Week 10 October 26-30: Writing Conferences (10)- Please come during your conference time. Read pages 50-83 on Comparison/Contrast Essays in Portfolio. Complete each essay’s discussion questions. Due NEXT class.Week 11 November 2-6: Paper 4: Compare/Contrast Essay. Topic selection and overview. Compare/Contrast Essay work. Thesis/Topic/Transitive sentences approved by end of class. Compare/Contrast Essay DUE next week. Week 12 November 9-13: Compare/Contrast Essay DUE (2-3 pages).Meet at the CC Library: Self-Directed Research at CC Library. Paper 5: Self-Directed Research Paper. Self-Directed Paper Handout: Presentation from the CC Librarian. Topic Selection and three sources due by the end of class. (8-10 pages)Week 13 November 16-20: In Class Essay on Sagoff. Once finished: Self-Directed Research at CC Library. Week 14 November 23-27: THANKSGIVING BREAK IS NOVEMBER 25th-27th, Paper 5: Self-Directed Research Paper Completion. (8-10 pages). Week 15- November 30-December 4 . Last Week of Class. Instructor/Course/Self Evaluations. Self Directed Research Paper DUE. Preparation for Final exam. December 9th is the course final in class essay. Please make sure that you are present that evening with writing materials. Thank you for a successful semester! Best of luck in your future endeavors! ................
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