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Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: DENG-0301 (Section: 01, CRN: 91958) Foundations of Composition |
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| Instructor | Steven Zani | ||||||||
| zanisj@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6431 | ||||||||
| Office | Educational I - Room: 133 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | In Office 9-5, M-F, with the exception of this class period. |
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| Additional Contact Information | N/A | ||||||||
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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.
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
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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 |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Unit 1- Grammar
Unit 2- Plagiarism/MLA Format
Unit 3- The Writing Process
Unit 4- Research-Based Academic Essay
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| Final Exam Date | December 1, 2024 - 8:0 AM Through December 6, 2024 - 8:0 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
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| 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--20% = Final Grade-- 100% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
This class requires that you have a good grasp of the online learning platforms, such as Blackboard and Office 365; students should have steady access to the internet and a computer with a keyboard to properly complete written assignments. Furthermore, plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty and will not be tolerated in this class; all work must be written by the student enrolled in the class without outside help that is not provided by the instructor. The plagiarism policy will be discussed in further detail with the course, but be it known that a first offense of blatant plagiarism will result in a 0 grade for that assignment with no chance to make it up; a second offense of blatant plagiarism will result in failure of the course. |
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| Attendance Policy |
Attendance and participation in this class counts for 20% of your overall grade; this will be determined by physical attendance in class meetings, participation in class discussions (in-person and virtual), as well as in completion of assignments in a timely manner. It is at the instructor's discretion to deduct points from this grade after 3 unexcused absences, 5 days of inactive online activity, and/or failure to complete work on time repeatedly. |
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| Additional Information |
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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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. 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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