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Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: DENG-0301 (Section: 02, CRN: 91957) Foundations of Composition |
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| Instructor | Chelsey Galloway | ||||||||
| daigleca1@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6321 | ||||||||
| Office | Student Center - Room: 409 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Office Hours: M-F 8am-9am MWF 12:30pm-2pm T/TR afternoons by appointment |
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| Additional Contact Information | Email is the BEST method to reach me. | ||||||||
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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.
None; all materials will be provided through course Blackboard. |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | You will need access to a computer (not a phone or tablet) with internet to complete this course; also, you will need to be comfortable with the LSCPA online platforms, such as Blackboard and Office 365. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
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/or 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 |
Here is an overview of the assignments we will complete this semester:
Unit 1- Grammar
Unit 2- The Writing Process
Unit 4- Research-Based Academic Essay
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
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| Final Exam Date | December 9, 2024 - 12:00 AM Through December 9, 2024 - 11:59 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: + Attendance/Participation--20% + Grammar Assignments--20% + Short Writing Assignments--20% + Essay Writing Assignments--20% + Final Exam Essay--20%
= Final Grade-- 100% Your Final Grade for the class will be submitted as a letter grade (A, B, C...) to LSCPA at the end of the semester; Please note that you must earn a C or higher in this class in order to move on to the next level of English classes. |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
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| Attendance Policy | Class attendance is important for you to complete your work, and your attendance will be determined by your physical presence in class along with your participation in assignments. | ||||||||
| Additional Information |
I hope that my students know that I am on their team always and that I will work hard to ensure their success in my classes. Communication is key, and what better way to work on communication skills than by taking an English class? I hope that the skills you learn in my class will help you in your future classes and career paths. I accept emails ANY time, nights and weekends included. I will do my best to respond to you within 24 hours on the weekends, but you will often hear back from me quickly. |
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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 diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 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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