ENGL-1301-01 - English Composition I
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
House Bill 2504
Spring 2016 Course Syllabus
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Semester | Spring 2016 | ||||||||||||
Instructor | Byrd, Sally Griffin | ||||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6339 | ||||||||||||
griffsm@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||||
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MyLamarPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLamarPA 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 MyLamarPA. | ||||||||||||
Course Information | |||||||||||||
Course Number | 10020 | ||||||||||||
Course 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. | ||||||||||||
Course Prerequisites | Intensive study and practice in the basic forms of expository writing. Frequent themes. Collateral reading in articles and essays of a factual and informative type. | ||||||||||||
Required Textbooks | Brave New World; Readings for Writers 15th edition | ||||||||||||
Attendance Policy |
To succeed and enjoy this course, you must participate. This includes contributing to discussions, taking quizzes, and participating in group activities. Since you cannot participate unless you are here, class attendance in strongly recommended. I will take attendance daily. If you miss more than 7 class periods, I may drop you. |
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Course Grading Scale | 20150821090025 | ||||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
50% Essays (LIBRARY PROJECT COUNTS TWICE) 10% daily grades and parcipitation 10% journal 30% 2 tests |
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Final Exam Date | May 6, 2016 - 8:00 AM | ||||||||||||
Major Assignments |
WEEK I :Introduction to class; Jan 19-22 1. Introduction to the class; discussion of syllabus 2. Assign Journal 3. Learn MLA formatting 4 Three purposes for writing/writing process 5. Introduction to Brave New World 1-10 6. Quizlet WEEK 2 -3 Jan 25-29, Feb 1-5 1. Discuss the writing Readings 3-50 2. Grammar Review 3. Brave New World 11-86 4. Diagnostic essay I 5. Vocabulary 1-25 WEEK 4-7 February 8-March 4 1. READERS 52-55; 91-104; 171-180,190-194, 199-202 2. Vocabulary test 3 3. Brave New World 86-216 4. Essay II Narrative, Description 5. Journal I due February 17 6. READINGS 339-373 7. Assign ESSAY lll. Use of Illustrations and examples 8. Vocabulary test (4) 9. “Good things to know" 10. Start Library Project Week 8 March 7-11 1. Brave New World 186-259 2. Review for MID TERM 3. Essay 111 Due WEEK 9 March 21-24. 2. MID TERM 3 Assign ESSAY 4 Comparison-contrast WEEK 10 March 28-April 1 1. Film American tongues. 2. Readings 288-294 300-304 Two Views of the River 3. Library Visit/introduce library project 4. Vocabulary WEEK 11 April 4-8 1. Essay IV Due 2. Vocabulary 3 Peer Edit . 5. Journal Due April 6,7 WEEK 12 Oct 26-30 1. Essay 5 Cause and Effect 2. Readings 338-346 3. Work Day for Library Project WEEK 13 April 11-15 1. Library Project Due 2. Essay V Due WEEK 14 25-29 1. Modest Proposal WEEK 15 1. Modest Proposal 2.Review for Final SCHEDULE FOR 1301 SPRING 2016 WEEK I Introduction to class; Jan 19-22 1. Introduction to the class; discussion of syllabus 2. Assign Journal 3. Learn MLA formatting 4 Three purposes for writing/writing process 5. Introduction to Brave New World 1-10 6. Quizlet WEEK 2 -3 Jan 25-29, Feb 1-5 1. Discuss the writing Readings 3-50 2. Brave New World 3. Brave New World 11-86 4. Diagnostic essay I 5. Vocabulary 1-20, 1-40 WEEK 4-7 February 8-March 4 1. READERS 52-55; 91-104; 171-180,190-194, 199-202 2. Vocabulary test 3. Brave New World 4. Essay II Narrative, Description 5. Journal I due February 17 6. READINGS 339-373 7. Assign ESSAY lll. Use of Illustrations and examples 8. Vocabulary test (4) 9. “Good things to know" 10. Start Library Project Week 8 March 7-11 1. Brave New World Finish 2. Review for MID TERM 3. Essay 111 Due WEEK 9 March 21-24. 2. MID TERM 3 Assign ESSAY 4 Comparison-contrast WEEK 10 March 28-April 1 1. Film American Tongues. 2. Readings 288-294 300-304 “Two Views of the River” 3. Library work day 4. Vocabulary WEEK 11 April 4-8 1. Essay IV Due 2. Vocabulary 3 Peer Edit 4. Journal Due April 6,7 WEEK 12 Oct 26-30 1. Essay 5 Cause and Effect 2. Readings 338-346 3. Work Day for Library Project WEEK 13 April 11-15 1. Library Project Due 2. Essay V Due WEEK 14 25-29 1. Modest Proposal WEEK 15 1. Modest Proposal 2.Review for Final |
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Calendar of Lecture Topics and Major Assignment Due Dates | |||||||||||||
General Education/Core Curriculum Student Learning Outcomes |
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Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Important Dates DATES: January 19, 2016 First Day of Class January 22, 2016 Last day for schedule revisions September1 Holiday-Labor Day March 2, 2016 Last day to drop with Q/W March 14-18 Spring Break March 25 Good Friday holiday April 20 Last day to drop |
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Course 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. groups. |
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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 |
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Additional Information | Put your cellphones out of sight. I don't want to see or hear one. Do not use it during class. Do not be on the computer unless authorized to do so | ||||||||||||
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 Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||||||
Copyright Violations |
Some material in this course may be copyrighted. They may be used only for instructional purposes this semester,
by students enrolled in this course. These materials are being used fairly and legally.
No one may distribute or share these copyrighted materials in any medium or format with anyone outside this class,
including publishing essays with copyrighted material, uploading copyrighted material to Facebook or YouTube, or
painting or performing copyrighted material for public display.
Copyright violation is not the same thing as plagiarism. Plagiarism is intellectual dishonesty. Offenses of plagiarism result in lower grades or failing scores, and professors and the college strictly enforce plagiarism rules. There is never any acceptable use of plagiarism. Copyright violation is a legal offense, punishable by large fines and penalties. Copyrighted material can be used if permission from the material’s creator is obtained, or if its use meets the standards of fair use in an educational setting. For example, a student can quote a line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a report without violating copyright but still be guilty of plagiarism if the quotation is not properly documented. If you are in doubt about what material can be freely used, ask your professor or contact the Dean of Library Services, at (409) 984-6216. |
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Assessment Statement |
Assessment is a process by which LSCPA can help you learn better and gauge the level of progress you have made to
attain knowledge, skills, beliefs, and values. It also helps your professors understand how to improve teaching
and testing methods in your classes, and it helps each department understand and improve degree and certificate
programs.
Periodically LSC-PA will collect assessment data for research and reporting purposes, including statistical data and sometimes copies of your work. Be assured that all material the college uses for assessment purposes will be kept confidential. To ensure anonymity, your name will be removed from any material we use for assessment purposes, including video-recorded performances, speeches, and projects. If you object to allowing LSC-PA to use your material for assessment purposes, submit a letter stating so to your professor by the 12th class day. You will still be required to participate in whatever assessments are being done; we just won’t use your data. What’s the difference between assessment and grades? The grades you get on papers, projects, speeches, and assignments are specific types of focused assessment. LSC-PA’s assessment efforts include class grades, surveys, standardized tests, and other tools. |
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Privacy Notice |
Federal privacy laws apply to college students. This means that college employees, including instructors, cannot
divulge information to third parties, including parents and legal guardians of students. Even if the students are
minors, information about their college work cannot be shared with anyone except in very limited circumstances.
Anyone requesting information about a student should be referred to the Registrar. Instructors will be notified in writing by that Office about what information may be released and to whom. Please remember that releasing private information about a student, however innocuous it may seem, can be a violation of federal law, with very serious consequences. Circumstances under which information may be released:
An adult student may submit, to the Registrar, a handwritten, signed note granting permission for release of
information. The note must specify what information may be divulged, and it must specify the name of the person
to whom the information may be given.
The Registrar’s office is located in the Student Center room 303B, and can be reached at (409) 984-6165. |
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College-Level Perspectives |
This course helps add to the students’ overall collegiate experience in the following ways:
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Degree Plan Evaluation |
A Degree Plan Evaluation will help you determine which classes you need to complete your program.
All of the classes that you have taken that apply to your declared major will be listed on the right. If you have a class that still needs to be completed, a “NO” will be listed on the right next to the required class. |
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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA’s efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||||
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