Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: ENGL-1301- Section: 1G Composition I

Instructor Information
Instructor	Chelsey Galloway
E-mail	daigleca1@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6321
Office	Location: Madison Monroe Education - Room: 207B Hours: *By Appointment Only (due to the special nature of our course)
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
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	None
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes. Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution. Write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose. Read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts. Use Edited American English in academic essays.
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. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. None
Lecture Topics Outline	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. Students must complete 5 Academic Essays: Narrative, Descriptive, Process Analysis, Compare/Contrast, and Persuasion/Argumentation.
Major Assignments Schedule	*Detailed daily schedule available on course Blackboard Week 1: Course Content Introduction Week 2: Essay #1 - Narrative Week 3: Essay #1 - Narrative Week 4: Essay #1 - Narrative Week 5: Essay #2 - Descriptive Week 6: Essay #2 - Descriptive Week 7: Essay #2 - Descriptive Week 8: Essay #3 - Process Analysis Week 9: Essay #3 - Process Analysis Week 10: Essay #3 - Process Analysis Week 11: Essay #4 - Compare/Contrast Week 12: Essay #4 - Compare/Contrast Week 13: Essay #4 Compare/Contrast Week 14: Thanksgiving Break Week 15: Essay #5 - Argumentation/Persuasion Week 16: Essay #5 - Argumentation/Persuasion; Final Exam
Final Exam Date	December 9, 2021 - 12:00 AM   Through  December 9, 2021 - 11:59 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	5% - Final Exam 25% - Daily Grades (Writing Exercises, Revisions, Outlines, Quizzes, Other Assignments) 70% - (5) Essays
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	I will be grading your essays using a ten category 1301 Essay Grading Rubric, which I will provide for you at the beginning of the semester. I will be posting your grades on Blackboard for you to access at any point throughout the semester. If you would like to meet with me about your grade, then you will need to schedule an appointment with me. All of the writing in this class must be written by the student enrolled in the class without any outside help. ***Plagiarism policy will be discussed in in further detail; first offense will result in a 0 for the assignment, and the second offense will result in failing the class.*** Ignorance is not a defense. The Plagiarism Contract will be read in class and signed by each student who verifies he/she understands exactly what plagiarism is and the consequences if it is committed. Plagiarism is a serious offense and will be dealt with as such. ***Communication is key! I receive emails directly to my phone, and I am quick to respond. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns at any point in the semester, please feel free to reach out to me. There is no need for you to go through the semester with any unanswered questions or unaddressed issues. I am here to assist you in any way that I can, and I want everyone to get the most out of their online experience this semester!
Attendance Policy	Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students with more than three unexcused absences will receive an academic penalty in the form of a grade reduction. Excessive tardiness will, likewise, have an effect on your grade.
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.
MyLSCPA	Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLSCPA.
Other	We are all continuing to thrive in these unprecedented times, and I am here with you and for you. As long as we all remain safe and follow effective social distancing procedures, then we can get through this semester together!
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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.