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Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: ENGL-1301 (Section: 04, CRN: 90026) Composition I |
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| Instructor | Jeremy Belyeu | ||||||||
| belyeujc@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6436 | ||||||||
| Office | Student Success Center - Room: 130 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | MW: 8:30-9:00, 12:00-1:30 TR: 8:30-9:30, 11:00-12:00 F: 8:30-11:00 | ||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||
| Required 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.
There is no textbook requirement for this course. All reading materials will be provided as Open Educational Resources free of charge for students. |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Microsoft Word) is a key to success in this and every English course at LSCPA. Microsoft products are provided as part of your student fees, and apps are available for use through MyLSCPA. I suggest bringing a flash drive everyday to conveniently save drafts we will be working on in class. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | TSIA completion in Reading/Writing or developmental intervention/co-requisite courses (DENG 0410/DENG 0301)">TSIA completion in Reading/Writing or developmental intervention/co-requisite courses (DENG 0410/DENG 0301) | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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| 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. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1: Syllabus; Two Interesting Things Week 2: MLA Formatting; Exploring the Purdue OWL Week 3: "Reunion" Response #1; Descriptive Introduction Week 4: Descriptive Essay Week 5: Intro to Peer Review; "The Lottery" Response #2 Week 6: Narrative Essay; Revision Week 7: Exploring the Library; Choosing a Research Topic Week 8: Midterm Reflection: Defining Success Week 9: "Beyond the Formaldehyde Curtain" Response #3 Week 10: Process Analysis Essay Week 11: Comparative Literature Response #4: "Shiloh" and "The Story of an Hour" Week 12: Compare/Contrast Essay Week 13: "A Modest Proposal" Response #5; Annotated Bibliography Week 14: Argument First Drafts; Research Presentations Week 15: Research Presentations, Argument Revisions and Final Drafts The last day of class is Tuesday, December 6. There is no Final Exam in the course. All assignment due dates and details are subject to instructor discretion and may be changed to reflect campus closures/natural disasters/health considerations, etc. |
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| Final Exam Date | December 6, 2022 - 12:30 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Major Expository Essays (Description, Narrative, Process, C/C, Argument): 60% Additional Writing (Responses to Literature, Reflections): 30% Research Project (Annotated Bibliography, Presentation of Sources): 10% ALL WRITING SUBMITTED MUST BE WRITTEN BY THE STUDENT (him or herself) ENROLLED IN THE CLASS WITH NO OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE. All essay grading will be based upon the ten-category ENGL 1301 Essay Rubric available on the class homepage. Some of our essays will include multiple drafts with peer-review input. These activities will be factored into the students' essay grades. There is no final exam in the course. Students' research presentations at the end of the semester will count as final examinations. |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
ALL of the writing in this class must be written by the student enrolled in the class without any outside help. Most essays are in-class assignments, while reader responses often will be submitted as homework. All essays will be submitted through Blackboard's Safe Assign link. I suggest you bring flash/thumb drive to class EVERY TIME we meet. This class can be a lot of fun even though your favorite activity may not be writing. Just be forewarned: we write and write and write and...you get the picture! LATE WORK POLICY: I will accept assignments up to ONE WEEK past the posted due date for partial credit. Assignments submitted more than one week late will be graded as automatic "0"s. Turn things in on time. |
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| Attendance Policy |
This course meets twice a week for a total of thirty sessions. Due to the nature of the Covid-19 pandemic, the health and availability of both instructors is a top priority. If we find ourselves dealing with a surge of infections, we may be forced to meet virtually at some point in the semester. Students are required to attend class if they are well enough to do so. However, if you are NOT well enough to do so, please email me BEFORE class to alert me to your absence. Students who fail to do so more than three times during the semester are subject to dismissal from the course. In other words, IF YOU ARE NOT SICK, QUARANTINING, OR DEALING WITH A FAMILY EMERGENCY, SHOW UP TO CLASS. |
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| Additional Information |
Don't cheat. Don't plagiarize. Don't use spinbot technology to hide text stolen from online sources. If I catch you cheating once, you will receive a "0" on the assignment, and I reserve the right to go into the gradebook and retroactively penalize you for cheating that I may have missed. A second instance of plagiarism will result in dismissal from the course with a grade of "U." While this policy may seem harsh, it is the only effective way to dissuade some students from cheating. A few attempt it every semester--and I've gotten very good at spotting it, so don't test me. |
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
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