Fall 2019 Course Syllabus Course: ENGL-1301- Section: 50 Composition I

Instructor Information
Instructor	Anne-Christine Rudholm
E-mail	rudholma@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6330
Office	Location: EDUC - Room: 131 Hours: By appointment only.
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description	Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis.
Prerequisites	Basic skills competency (TSI complete) in reading and writing required.
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes. (PSLO 1)measured by essay rubric. 2. Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution. (PSLO 1 & 4)measured by class discussion/team work and essay rubric. 3. Write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose. (PSLO 2)measured by essay rubric. 4. Read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts. (PSLO 1,4,6, Alpha)measured by class discussion & essay rubric, Pre-test/Post-test. 5. Use Edited American English in academic essays. (PSLO 2)measured by essay rubric.
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competence and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills - Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion. PSLO 2: Communication Skills - Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task. PSLO 4: Teamwork Skills- Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. Helps the team move forward by discussing merits of alternative ideas; Treats team members respectfully; uses positive facial, vocal or written tone, or language to convey a positive attitude; Motivates teammates by expressing confidence about the importance of the task; Provides assistance/encouragement to team members; Completes all assigned tasks by deadline; Addresses conflict constructively; or helps the group avoid conflict completely. PSLO 6: Personal Responsibility Skills - Integrates choices, actions, and consequences in ethical decision-making. Recognizes ethical issues when presented in a complex, multilayered (gray) context; recognizes cross- relationships among the issues; discusses in detail/ analyzes core beliefs; the discussion has greater depth and clarity showing the independent application of ethical perspectives/ concepts to an ethical question accurately; and is able to consider full implications of the application.
Textbooks	The readings required for this course will be provided by the Instructor. TBA on the first week of class.
Lecture Topics Outline	Grammar & Punctuation Boot Camp: why and how to use these Six Traits of Good Writing; Audience & Purpose; Standard & Non-Standard English Developing Good Paragraphs: (Thesis, Topic Sentences, & Supporting Details) Essay 1: Description Essay 2: Narration Essay 3: Process Analysis Essay 4: Etymology/Definition Essay 5: Argumentation/Persuasion Final: Argumentation/Persuasion
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Intro to course, cover syllabus. PSLO Pre-test. Log on to LamarPA and email. Netiquette Review, Six Traits Good Writing, Grammar/Punctuation, TED talk diagnostic writing. Week 2: Grammar/Punctuation, Fiction, Writing Week 3: Essay#1 Due: Narrative, Grammar/Punctuation Week 4: Fiction, Writing Week 5: Essay#2 Due: Descriptive Week 6: Fiction, Writing Week 7: Essay#3 Due: Process Analysis Week 8: Intro to Library Research and Annotated Bibliography Week 9: Research & Anno Bibs, Intro to Etymology/Definition Week 10: Anno-Bibs due, Etymology, Intro to Group Projects Week 11: Group Projects, Group Presentations due Week 12: Essay #4 Due: Etymology/Definition Week 13: Argumentation/Persuasion Workshop, Writing Week 14: Argumentation/Persuasion, Intro to Satire Week 15: Essay #5 Due, Review for Final Week 16: Final Exam
Final Exam Date	December 5, 2019 - 5:30 PM   Through  December 5, 2019 - 8:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	3 essays at 10% ea.= 30% 1 Definition Essay 15% 1 Argument essay 15% 1 Anno-bib project 10% Response Papers and Quizzes 10% Group Work 10% Final (m/c) 10% _______________________ 100%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	No texting during lectures. No food. No phones out during class unless I specify you may use them.
Attendance Policy	Class attendance is mandatory. However, for either illness or emergencies, I will allow THREE absences for this course without penalty. Please note: for each subsequent absence, a letter grade will be deducted from your semester average. If you are an athlete and have to miss class due to an off-campus game, proper paperwork MUST be submitted to the instructor before the date of absence, if not, this will count as an absence. If you are absent (for any reason), you are still responsible for the material that was covered during your absence and for assignments given during your absence. If you get up and leave before I dismiss class, you will be marked absent for the day. It is discourteous to leave while class is in session, but if you really must leave the classroom during class (even for just a couple of minutes), you are still responsible for whatever was covered during your absence.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.